Specifications

Initializing the camera with an external device :
The preferred method is by means of the OriginCplus wich inputs
timecode in ASCII form. It is also possible for the camera to receive
information in SMPTE form, directly from a SMPTE device such as
a TC audio recorder.
• Using the OriginCplus :
(please refer to the OC+ manual in order to program it)Make sure
the camera is powered. Connect the OriginCplus to the lemo5 sock-
et located at the rear of the camera, above the lemo6 socket.Press *
on the OriginCplos to send the timecode information. The camera
display will show the timecode and the small yellow LED located to
the right of the display will start to blink.
• Using an external SMPTE device :
Make sure the camera is powered. Connect the cable from the
SMPTE output of the timecode device to the lemo5 receptacle of
the camera. The display will show "LTC IN PROGRESS" then
show the time, the small yellow LED located to the right of the dis-
play will start to blink. Also, press on the UP arrow to re-initialize
the camera with a new incoming LTC timecode.
Send ASCII ?
A-minima can be use to initialize another ASCII device.
From the camera default display, access this option by pressing the
DOWN arrow five time (if the timecode has not been initialized,
this option will not show on the camera display)
Connect the camera to the timecode device, using the proper cable.
Most likely, this would be a Lemo5 to Lemo5 cable. Please contact
your Aaton representative or rental house for further information
concerning cables wiring.
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Programming the internal clock with a new time :
You can change the camera internal time within the timecode menu.
Access the timecode menu, then press YES. Select NEW TIME
with the DOWN key then press YES. First select the year with the
UPor DOWN key, press YES to validate, A-minima will take you
to each timecode field. After each fields are set as desired (the NO
button allows you to move backward one field at a time) and that
you have reached the minutes, press YES, then press YES again to
validate the time. A-minima displays this new time and date for few
seconds, the yellow LED will start flashing. The camera is now ini-
tialized and will keep accurate time (within half a frame) for eight
hours.
Note : If the camera has already been initialized and if you need to
change the time, simply access the timecode menu, press YES and
A-Minima will take you to each field at a time.
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