User's Guide

Once timecode has been initialized into the camera(s) and sound
recorder, accurate time will be individually maintained in each ma-
chine for six hours. It is suggested, however, that new timecode be
re-initialized after four hours or so as a precautionary measure. Get
into the habit of using the OriginCplus to monitor timecode drift in
each device when possible; every 2-3 hours or so is recommended.
6.5.1 Monitoring AatonCode with OriginCplus
Assuming that the OriginCplus has been left on during the produc-
tion, follow the simple procedure below to monitor drift in the
camera.
• Plug the Lemo5 cable of the OriginCplus into the Lemo5 chassis
mount connector at the base of the camera.
• Press * to monitor AatonCode drift. OriginCplus will compare its
own timecode to that of Xterà. OriginCplus will display Good, fair,
bad or dif-time (different time) followed by the amount of drift in
tenths of a frame.
• Follow the same procedure for each camera or sound recorder on
the set running AatonCode. When initializing or monitoring time-
code in a SMPTE device, press *0 on the OriginCplus.
6.5.2 Maintaining AatonCode without OriginCplus
If the OriginCplus has not been used and timecode has been set in
the camera directly from the TC audio recorder, there is no way to
monitor timecode drift between the two devices. In this case, it is
recommended to simply re-jam the camera every two to three hours.
Follow the procedure detailed in section 4.2 Using an External
SMPTE Device
Make sure that the camera on/off is switched to run or test posi-
tion for it to accept the newly fed code.
6.6 THE CAMERA ASSISTANT'S DUTIES
Although timecode-related practices on the set are very straightfor-
ward and uncomplicated, there are a few duties which should be
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