Deity PR-2 Timecode Settings

October 15, 2024

Step-By-Step User Guide

Deity PR-2 timecode menu

Timecode Menu

Today, we are gonna show you how to set the timecode in your Deity PR-2.

First, On the PR-2, short-press the record button and scroll down to the timecode menu. Here can control three major elements of your timecode. Mode, group, and frames per second.

Timecode Mode

“Mode” dictates how and when your timecode is activated. Here, you can see there are four modes:

Deity PR-2 timecode mode menu
Deity PR-2 timecode mode set to free mode

Free Mode

Free, which stands for free-run. In this mode, the unit’s timecode is always running.

Auto Mode

“Auto,” which stands for auto jam.

In this mode, the unit can receive timecode from another source via the 3.5mm input or wirelessly from a compatible wireless Deity timecode box.

Deity PR-2 timecode mode set to auto mode
Deity PR-2 timecode mode set to once mode

Once Mode

“Once,” which means to jam once.

In this mode, the unit is ready to receive a timecode from another source but will automatically lock itself off from receiving it again until the PR-2 has been power-cycled.

Record Mode

Lastly, we have “Rec,” which stands for rec-run. Timecode will only be running when the unit is recording.

Use of this mode is very uncommon.

Deity PR-2 timecode mode set to rec mode
Connecting a Deity PR-2 to an external device

Connecting to external timecode devices

If you will be using the PR-2 with another brand’s external timecode box or the Deity TC-1, select “Auto.”

You’ll need to plug it into the PR-2’s mic input to start a sync.

Group Menu

Back in the timecode menu, you can select a group. Here, you can assign your gear to a group letter.

Deity PR-2 group menu
Deity PR-2 group workflow

Group workflow

Gear like the Deity timecode generators, THEOS wireless, or Deity PR series of recorders that are all on the same group will all sync up to the same wireless timecode signal generated by a Deity timecode box.

Framerate Menu

In the timecode menu, you can also select Framerate.

If you are jamming the PR-2 from an external source, the PR-2 will automatically update the framerate to match the source timecode.

Deity Pr-2 framerate menu
Sony framerate conversion chart

Double check framerate

If you are using a mirrorless or action camera, the camera may be mislabeling its frame rate. Be sure to look at your footage’s metadata to confirm the true fps before your next production.

Timecode connections

Now that you know the timecode menu, let’s talk about how to output it to other devices.

It can be done in one of two ways: through the headphone output or out of the USB-C port.

Deity PR-2 3.5mm ports
Deity PR-2 3.5mm output settings

Using the TRS Output

To use the 3.5mm, scroll to Output in the menu, then select LTC-3V.

Using the USB-C Output

A few devices only accept timecodes through their USB-C like DJI cameras and phones.

To use the USB-C output, go to the menu and scroll all the way down to system, select USB, and then timecode.

Deity PR-2 3.5mm USB-C output settings
Deity PR-2 with USB-C connection

You’re Synced!

You can use the PR-2 as a dedicated timecode box or simply jam another device before switching it back to being a pocket recorder.

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

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