Step-By-Step User Guide
Deity Timecode Family
Today, I’ll show you how to set up timecode on your Deity DXTX and all of its syncing modes.
The DXTX features the same timecode abilities as all our devices and follows our easy workflow.
Finding the timecode menu
On your DXTX, press the menu button and scroll down to TC Sync. Here, you can control all of your key timecode settings, including mode, frame rate, and channel.
Timecode modes
Mode dictates how and when your timecode is activated. Here, you can see there are four modes:
Free, which stands for free-run. In this mode, the unit’s timecode is always running.
Auto, which stands for auto jam. In this mode, the unit can receive timecode from another source via the XLR or wirelessly from a compatible Deity timecode device.
Once, which means to jam once. In this mode, the unit is ready to receive timecode from another source but will automatically lock itself off from receiving it again until the DXTX has been power cycled.
Lastly, we have Rec, which stands for rec-run. Timecode will only run when the unit is recording. Use of this mode is very uncommon.
Master unit settings
To get the DXTX in sync with your set, you will first need to pick your master unit. In this case, I’m using a Deity TC-1 set to 23.98fps on channel A.
Knowing what letter channel you’re on is essential so multiple teams in the same area can sync timecode independently.
Wireless Sync
On my DXTX, I mirror my master unit’s frame rate, confirm that the channel is correct, and set the mode to auto.
When I initiate sync from my TC-1, the DXTX automatically receives the handshake and gets up to speed.
XLR Adapter
If you’d like to use a third-party timecode generator as your master, you must jam it with the proper XLR adapter hard.
Hard Jamming Option
I set the DXTX to auto and confirm the frame rate. After connecting the external device, click Jam.
When the internal timecode matches the external, you can disconnect.
You’re in sync
Your DXTX is now ready to get recording!
If you need help syncing the DXTX to our Deity TC-1 timecode generators, here is a User Guide!
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