How to set up timecode on your DJI Osmo Action 5

October 1, 2024

Step-By-Step User Guide

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 frame rate settings

Step #1

Today, we’re gonna show you how to set up timecode on your DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro using a Deity PR-2.

We’re using an Osmo Pocket 3 for this tutorial. The menus are nearly identical, and the connections are the same.

First things first, confirm your frame rate; in this case, I’m using 23.98.

Step #2

Note that the frame rate in the menu is not the true frame rate the device captures.

Here is a quick conversion chart to help you out.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 true frame rate settings
Deity PR-2 timecode menu

Step #3

On the PR-2, short press the record button and then scroll down to the timecode menu.

Once there, make sure your frame rate matches the camera and that you are in the Free Run mode.

Step #4

Back in the top menu, scroll all the way down to system. Inside this, select USB and then timecode.

This will prime the USB-C output for timecode use.

Deity PR-2 USB menu outputing timecode
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 settings menu

Step #5

Before plugging in your PR-2, swipe down on the Action 5’s home screen and select the system settings menu.

Scroll down and then select the timecode menu.

Step #6

Here, your DJI camera can accept a timecode signal.

Additionally, at the top right, you can see the true frame rate your device is capturing.

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 timecode menu
Deity PR-2 with USB-C connection

Step #7

The PR-2 can output timecode in one of two ways: out of the TRS or out of the USB-C.

The DJI is also a USB-C device, so we can use the included USB-C to USB-C cable.

Couple Notes

Now, connect the PR-2 to update the Action 5’s internal clock. It’ll notify you when it’s successful.

DJI timecode menu showing a successful sync
Deity PR-2 timecode menu

Couple Notes

Remove the PR-2 but keep it powered on, you’ll need it throughout the day.

The internal clock of the Action 5 will lose sync after a few hours so repeat the jamming process every so often.

You’re Connected!

Your DJI Osmo Action 5 is ready to be synced with the rest of your set!

If you need help syncing your PR-2 to your Deity TC-1 timecode generators, here is a User Guide!

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 timecode menu

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