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Reference Signal Connections
Connect reference signals as follows, according to your
recording or playback requirements.
Reference signal connections
For recording signals from a switcher or signal
generator
For recording signals from an HD VTR
For playback
Either an HD tri-level SYNC signal of an appropriate field
frequency for external synchronization or a black burst
signal can be input as the reference signal. Input a signal of
the appropriate field frequency for your system.
Sync signals in 720P mode
Synchronize with an external sync signal when you want
to record or play back 720P signals on this unit (including
editing).
• When the 720/59.94P system is selected:
EXT HD: 1080/59.94i tri-level SYNC signal
EXT SD: 525 black burst signal
• When the 720/50P system is selected:
EXT HD: 1080/50i tri-level SYNC signal
EXT SD: 625 black burst signal
Selecting the Reference Signal for
Output
Press the
[F3]
(REF SEL) button in the HOME menu to
select the signal to be the reference for operation of the
unit.
Ext:
Uses the external reference signal input to the REF.
INPUT connectors as the reference signal.
Input A, Input B, Input C, and Input D:
Uses the signal
input to the HD SDI INPUT connector connected to
ports A to D as the reference signal.
To switch the external reference signals between HD and
SD, press the
[F4]
(EXT REF) button in the HOME menu.
Reference signal
Switcher or signal generator
75
Ω
terminal switch: ON
Reference signal
75
Ω
terminal switch: OFF
HD digital player
Note
HD serial
input monitor
Reference signal
75
Ω
terminal switch: ON