User's Manual
Blackmagic Video Assist features additional timecode functions via the ‘setup’ tab of
the dashboard menu.
Timecode input options on 5” models
Timecode Input
There are three timecode input options available when recording.
Video Input
Selecting video input will take the embedded timecode from SDI and HDMI sources with
embedded SMPTE RP 188 metadata. This will maintain sync between your SDI orHDMI source
and the file recorded on your video assist.
External
To use XLR timecode input on 7” video assist models select ‘external’.
Last Clip Regen
By selecting ‘last clip regen’ for your timecode input, each file will start one frame after the
last frame of the previous clip. For example, if your first clip ends on 10:28:30:10, the next clip
timecode will start at 10:28:30:11.
Preset
Preset uses the timecode entered under the ‘timecode preset’ option.
Timecode Preference
For NTSC sources at frame rates of 29.97 or 59.94, you can select ‘drop frame’ or ‘non-drop
frame’ recording. If you are not sure whether your video is drop frame or non-drop frame, tap on
default. This will maintain the standard of the input, or default to drop frame if there is no
valid timecode.
Timecode Preset
You can set your timecode manually by tapping on the pencil icon and entering the start time
code via the touchscreen keypad.
21Changing Settings