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For example, use this when playing back video using an external device, where
the video starts at a different timecode position than in your host. A scenario
could be as follows: You have placed the same video several times on the
timeline, in order to record different audio versions for that video one after the
other. However, since video playback is done via an external machine (replaying
the same video), you need an offset to match the different timecode positions in
your host with the (unchanging) start position on the external machine.
Generate Code
If this button is activated, the plug-in generates SMPTE timecode in free run
mode, meaning that it outputs continuous timecode independent from the
Transport panel. Use this mode if you want to stripe tape with SMPTE.
Link to Transport
If this button is activated, the timecode is synchronized to the Transport panel.
Timecode in Still Mode
If this button is activated, the plug-in also generates SMPTE timecode in
stop mode. However, note that this is not continuous timecode, but timecode
generated at the current cursor position. For example, this can be useful when
working with video editing software that interprets the absence of timecode as
a stop command. By using this option, the video software can enter still mode
instead so that a still frame is shown instead of a blank screen.
NOTE
To change one of the timecode values (main and offset timecode displays), double-click on
any of the timecode fields and enter a new value.
Synchronizing a Device to Your Host
PROCEDURE
1. Use the SMPTE Generator as an insert effect on an audio track, and route that track to
a separate output.
Make sure that no other insert or send effect is used on this track. Deactivate any EQ
settings for this track.
2. Connect the corresponding output on the audio hardware to the timecode input on the
device that you want to synchronize to your host application.
Make all necessary settings for the external device so that it synchronizes to incoming
timecode.
3. Optional: Adjust the level of the timecode, either in your host application or in the
receiving device.
Activate the Generate Code button (make the device send the SMPTE timecode in free
run mode) to test the level.
4. Make sure that the frame rate in the receiving device matches the frame rate set in the
SMPTE Generator.
5. Activate the Link to Transport button.
The SMPTE Generator now outputs timecode that corresponds to the time display of
your host application.
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