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Record Indication
The position of the A-time numbers and time code numbers can be exchanged in the setup menu.
When
BIG TIME CODE
is selected in the menu the time code is displayed in the main numeric dis-
play. If time code is turned off A-time is shown as large numbers, even with
BIG TIME CODE
set.
To provide for additional visual indication that recording is in process the big numerals can be set to
reverse contrast or to fl ash during record. This is menu-selected.
reversed numbers indicating that recording is active
Time Code
The 744T uses time code circuitry developed by Ambient Recording GmbH, a leading developer of
stable, portable time code products (visit Ambient on the web at www.ambientaudio.com). Clock
stability and continuity are critical aspects of the 744T time code implementation. Its temperature-
controlled (compensated) crystal oscillator ensures rock solid TC stability and accuracy (< 0.2 ppm
when tuned with an Ambient Master Controller).
The 744T holds accurate time code for up 2 hours between battery changes using its internal, re-
chargeable AA NiMH time code cell. After two hours without power, the 744T reverts to a less pre-
cise time-of-day crystal to maintain the date/time of the unit. This time code battery is charged from
internal or external power whenever the 744T is powered up.
If the time-of-day clock is reset during the production day or if the time code mode is changed from
24 hour run to another mode and back, the time code value will change. You must re-jam all time
code devices to ensure proper synchronization.
File-based recorders place a single time code stamp in the data header of an AES31 (Broadcast WAV)
fi le. The 744T generates SMPTE time code from this number and extrapolates it based on the time
code frame rate for playback.
All fi les generated by the 744T have time code numbers begin on the 0 frame (or 02 in DF modes). If
necessary, pre-roll is dynamically applied to accomplish this. This simplifi es synchronization in post-pro-
duction.
Frame Rate
A single time code frame rate is selected in the
TIMECODE:FRAMERATE
menu.
The 744T supports all of the common production time code rates, including:
•
23.976
– used with Sony high defi nition video cameras
•
24
– to sync audio to fi lm where no transfer to NTSC video is expected
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