User`s guide

MachineControl Guide30
Time Code Inaccuracy
Problem
The time code locations shown in the Selection
and Position Indicator boxes do not match ma-
chine time code.
Possible Solutions
This problem can be caused by a number of
things. Sometimes the Time Code times re-
ported by machines are not in sync with the
time code that gets played out of their time code
ports. (One example of this is when the ma-
chine's time code reader is looking at VITC
while Pro Tools is chasing LTC.)
◆ If the values get progressively farther and far-
ther apart, check the frame rate. Make sure you
have set Pro Tools to the same frame rate as the
movie/machine frame rate. Also check the
frame format (drop or non-drop).
◆ If the values differ by a significant margin
(such as an hour or more), perhaps the Start
Frame number isn’t set correctly. Choose
Setups > Machine Setup and check the Pro Tools
Start Frame number.
Remote Mode
Problem
While recording in Remote mode, Pro Tools is
consistently a frame (or more) early, or late, for
punch in or out.
Solution
Adjust the Punch In/Out frame offset. To do
this, choose Setups > Preferences > Operations
and configure the Remote Mode Offset settings.
Problem
Remote is mode unavailable, or doesn’t seem to
be recording.
Possible Causes and Solutions
◆ You must have a USD set to the proper frame
and sample rate. You must also be in Generate
mode and in Video Clock Reference.
◆ Make sure you have set Transport = Remote.
◆ Make sure the Pro Tools Online button is blue.
If the Online button is blinking, Pro Tools is not
properly communicating with the controller.
Operation Preferences for MachineControl
Punch In/Out
Frame Offset