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Sony Multi Interface Shoe Adapter User Manual

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Serial Port Settings (Serial Port Assign Menu)

At the top of the status area, the relevant serial port, slot number, protocol,
serial port name, SCU number, and timecode source appear. In the lower
part of the status area, the VTR constants appear.

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In the group, select the timecode source (reference signal for
determining the tape position) from the following.

LTC (Longitudinal Time Code):

Use LTC. When interpolation data is

returned from a VTR, use that interpolation data.

LTC: VITC (Vertical Interval Time Code):

Normally use LTC, but

when the tape is moving at speeds at which LTC cannot be read, use
VITC.
When interpolation data is returned from a VTR, use that interpolation
data.

VITC:

Use VITC.

CTL (Control):

CTL pulses or timer counter pulses are used. Use this

only for a tape on which no timecode is recorded.

The displayed tape position is based on the reference signal specified here.

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Using any of the following methods, specify the VTR constants.

• Press directly on the list in the status area.
• Press the arrow keys to scroll the reverse video cursor.
• Turn the knob.

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Press [Set].

A numeric keypad window for hexadecimal input appears.

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Set the VTR constants using values in the range 00 to FF.

Knob Parameter

Adjustment

Setting

values

1

Item

Item selection

1 to 16

Block

Byte

Setting item

BLOCK 1

1

HI-BYTE (DEVICE TYPE)

2

LO-BYTE (DEVICE TYPE)

3

HI-BYTE (FRAME) (PREROLL TIME)

4

LO-BYTE (FRAME) (PREROLL TIME)

5

EDIT DELAY (FRAME)

6

EE DELAY (FRAME)

7

OVER RUN (FRAME)

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TRAJECTORY