User guide

664 User Guide and Technical Information

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Timecode modes

The time code mode determines if the 664 generates or reads timecode and when time code runs and

stops. Time code mode is changed from the Setup Menu option TIMECODE/SYNC > Timecode Mode.

Rec Run (Record Run)

Generator mode. The 664 sends running timecode while recording and stationary timecode while

not recording. Timecode in this mode defaults to the last stationary value at power-up. When switch-

ing to Record Run from another mode, the internal generator will stop at the last number gener-

ated. A user-deﬁ ned value can be jammed into the internal generator from the Setup Menu option

TIMECODE/SYNC > Set Generator TC.

Free Run

Generator mode. Timecode runs continuously. The value can be set by “jamming value” in the Setup

Menu option TIMECODE/SYNC > Jam Menu or by manually se ing a value from the Setup Menu

option TIMECODE/SYNC > Set Generator TC.

24h Run (24 hour Run)

Generator mode. Timecode runs continuously. When this Time Code Mode is selected or when the

time/date is altered, the time code value is jammed to the value of the time-of-day clock. The value can

be set by “jamming value” in the Setup Menu option TIMECODE/SYNC > Jam Menu or by manually

se ing a value from the Setup Menu option TIMECODE/SYNC > Set Generator TC.

Ext-TC (External Time Code)

Reader mode. The internal timecode generator follows an external timecode signal appearing at the

time code input. If the external timecode is removed the internal generator stops as well. Recording is

triggered manually with the Transport Control.

Ext-TC Auto-Rec (External Time Code Auto-Record)

Reader mode. The internal timecode generator follows an external timecode signal appearing at the

time code input. If the external timecode is removed the internal generator stops as well. The 664

automatically begins recording when running time code is sensed. When stopped time code is sensed,

recording stops.

Ext-TC/Cont (External Time Code Continuous)

Reader mode. The internal timecode generator follows an external timecode signal appearing at the

time code input. If the external timecode is removed the internal generator continues to run to pre-

serve continuous timecode. Recording is triggered manually with the Transport Control.

Ext-TC Auto-Rec/Cont (External Time Code Auto-Record Continuous)

Reader mode. The internal timecode generator follows an external timecode signal appearing at the

time code input. If the external timecode is removed the internal generator continues to run to pre-

serve continuous timecode. If the external timecode is removed the internal generator continues to run

to preserve continuous timecode.

Timecode Frame Rate

The frame rate of the time code generator is set with the Setup Menu option TIMECODE/SYNC >

Frame Rate. When using an external time code mode, ensure that the 664’s frame rate is equal to (or

cross-jam compatible) the external frame rate.