Synchronizing with an External Device92Synchronizing with an External DeviceUsing Genlock synchronization, you can synchronize this camcorder’s video signal to that of an external videodevice. Similarly, using an external time code signal, you can synchronize this camcorder’s time code to theexternal signal. Using the external time code signal to synchronize multiple cameras/camcorders allows you toset up a multi-camera recording. You can also output the time code signal from this camcorder to achieve thesame result. If you output the time code from the SDI terminal to an editing device, the editor can create videowith the same time code.Connecting an External DeviceWhen synchronizing the camcorder to an external signal*, use the G-LOCK/SYNC terminal. When synchronizinga time code signal, use the TIME CODE terminal. Be sure to set the respective terminal to input or output inadvance.Connect the external device to the camcorder as shown in the following diagram.* As reference video signal (input signal) for Genlock synchronization, you can use an analog blackburst or tri-level signal.Connection diagramReference Video Signal Input (Genlock Synchronization)When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is input through the G-LOCK/SYNC terminal,the phases of the camcorder’s V and H sync will automatically be synchronized to it. The phase differencebetween the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to 0. The H phase can be adjusted withinthe range of approximately ±0.4 H.1 Select [G-LOCK/SYNC Term.].> [B " System Setup] > [G-LOCK/SYNC Term.]2 Select [Genlock Input] and then press SET.3 Select [Genlock Adjustment].> [B " System Setup] > [Genlock Adjustment]4 Select [Change] and then press SET.• The adjustment value setting screen appears with an orange selection frame on the leftmost digit.• To reset the adjustment value to [000], select [Reset] instead.Operating modes:G-LOCK/SYNC terminalTIME CODE terminalBNC cable(commercially available)
