Synchronising with a Camera
One of the key features of your :pulse is that it can provide timecode and genlock to
professional video cameras, such as the Sony F55. The timecode data provides the
'time stamp' information that is added to the recording, such as the time and any
user-defined metadata. The genlock signal allows the camera to synchronise the
frames of its recording with the timecode, so that the video and timecode always
match. Using a combination of timecode and genlock eliminates problems caused by
the camera's clock drift and significantly reduces the amount of work required in
post-production.
For cameras that do not have genlock, :pulse provides highly accurate timecode
only.
Note:
If you are using a camera without genlock and have your :pulse in
Free Run/Jam Ext
mode, you will need to synchronise your camera and
:pulse at the beginning of each day of filming. This is not required if your
:pulse is part of a BLINK network and is connected to your camera.
When you set up your camera and :pulse, you need to connect the camera to the
:pulse's TC port for timecode sync and to the TC/SYNC port for receiving genlock.
You also need to set the camera to receive external genlock.
To set up your :pulse, you need to choose the appropriate genlock signal (this
should be specified in the manufacturer's instructions for the camera). You also
need to consider whether your :pulse is free running or part of a BLINK network.
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