Operation Manual

TIMECODE
Setting timecode
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F8 Multi Track Field Recorder
Setting value Explanation
23.976ND
This is the most common frame rate used with HD cameras
and other high-definition video recording. The count is 0.1%
slower than the actual time.
24ND
This is the standard frame rate used for recording film. This
is also used with HD cameras.
25ND
This is the frame rate for PAL video. This is used for PAL
video, which is used in Europe and other regions.
29.97ND
This is a frame rate used for NTSC color video and HD
cameras. The count is 0.1% slower than the actual time. This
is used for NTSC video, which is used in Japan, the United
States and other countries.
29.97D
This is an adjusted frame rate that uses drop frames to make
NTSC match the actual time. This is used with video for
broadcast that requires the actual time frame to be matched.
30ND
This is used to synchronize sound with film that is being
transfered to NTSC video. This is the standard frame rate
used for black-and-white television in Japan, the United
States and other countries.
30D
This rate is used for special applications. This synchronizes
with film sound to be transferred to NTSC using 29.97fps
drop frame. The count is 0.1% faster than the actual time.
HINT
• ND stands for Non-Drop frame.
• D stands for Drop frame.
NOTE
Matching frame rates must be set in advance on all connected
video and audio devices.
Setting the frame rate for internal timecode
4. Use to select “ FPS ”, and
press
.
5. Use to select the frame
rate, and press
.