User's Manual

the timecode signal as an audio signal on an audio track of that
device. Some devices only accept microphone-level audio, so
you have to adjust the output level through the setup app in
order to prevent distortion of the timecode signal
SET FRAME RATE
Choose your project frame rate by selecting the appropriate
one from the pulldown menu. Tentacle generates the following
SMPTE Standard frame rates: 23,98, 24, 25, 29,97, 29,97
DropFrame and 30 fps.
AUTO POWER OFF TIME
If no cable is plugged into Tentacle’s mini jack port, it switches
o automatically after the set time period. This prevents an
empty battery the next time it is used, in case you forgot to
switch it o after a shooting day.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Firmware: shows the current firmware version running on
the device
• Serial Number: shows the serial number of your Tentacle
• Calibration Date: shows the date of the last TCXO
calibration
• RTC Time: shows the current time and date of the internal
real time clock
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