Fostex PD606 User Manual
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Location Recorder Model PD606
Chapter 5: Recording/Playback
Force jam to external time code
The jam function of the PD606 internal generator allows to take over generating time code after
the generator locks to the external time code timing.
Using the jam function, the PD606 time code generator can run with extreme accuracy (its own
crystal accuracy) after it locks to the external time code. Therefore, you can make PD606 re-
cording in sync with the VTR even if you disconnect the time code input after the PD606
generator locks to the external time code. In other words, you can use the PD606 away from the
VTR, which is essential for location recording.
the generator locks to the external time code timing.
Using the jam function, the PD606 time code generator can run with extreme accuracy (its own
crystal accuracy) after it locks to the external time code. Therefore, you can make PD606 re-
cording in sync with the VTR even if you disconnect the time code input after the PD606
generator locks to the external time code. In other words, you can use the PD606 away from the
VTR, which is essential for location recording.
• Before activating the jam function, check that the following conditions are satisfied.
(1) The [TIME CODE IN] connector is receiving external time code.
(2) The time display on the Normal screen is set to “LTC IN” and external time code value is shown.
(3) The external time code frame rate matches the [FRAME] setting.
Otherwise, if you try to activate the jam function, “Illegal Frame!” is shown on the display
and operation is ignored.
and operation is ignored.
• The following shows the basic jam operation procedure.
(1) Feed external time code from a VTR, etc, to the [TIME CODE IN] connector.
Set the “Jam mode” menu in the TC SETUP menu of the MENU mode if required (see “TC
SETUP menu” page 188 for details).
SETUP menu” page 188 for details).
(2) Set the [JAM] switch to “ON”.
The display shows “--Force JAM!--” and the internal generator takes over generating time
code.
code.
(3) Cut off the external time code from the [TIME CODE IN] connector.
[JAM] switch
External time code
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<Note>:
The jam function is available only when
the "TC GEN" item in the quick setup mode is set
to "FREE" (FREE RUN). If you press the [JAM] key
when "TC GEN" is not set to "FREE", the display
shows "Void!".
to "FREE" (FREE RUN). If you press the [JAM] key
when "TC GEN" is not set to "FREE", the display
shows "Void!".