Timecode

Description

The Timecode tools allow users to monitor various timecode sources connected to the PHOTON network.

OPEN THE TIMECODE MODULE

Select {System >Tools > Timecode} or press [Alt+D].

Features

  • Master clock: displays timecode received from the selected source in the Timecode list.

  • Timecode list: manage multiple timecode sources.

  • FPS dropdown menu: select a framerate to interpret the received timecode.

  • Offset: apply an offset onto the received timecode.

  • Timecode source type selection:

    • Linear: (LTC) SMPTE timecode data encoded into an audio signal.

      • Select an option from the Audio Device dropdown menu. The device has to be available {I/O Manager > Audio Devices}.

      • Select an option form the Audio Channel dropdown menu.

      • Select the source’s sample rate from the samples slider.

      • Displays the average frequency of the received LTC.

    • MIDI: (MTC) SMPTE timecode data encoded into a series of small “quarter-frame” MIDI messages.

      • Select a source option for the MIDI Device dropdown menu. The device has to be available {I/O Manager > MIDI}.

    • OS Clock: internal timecode data generated from the system clock.

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