384-4. Synchronizing timecode for multi-cam operationThe AG-UX180 is equipped with a timecode IN/OUT terminal (common use for IN and OUT).The following describes workflow know-how when using time code synchronization feature withtwo AG-UX180 units.Preparation1. Connect TC PRESET IN/OUT terminals on both master and slave units with a BNCcable.2. Make sure that the settings of following menu items are the same for both units.MENU > SYSTEM MODE > REC FORMATMENU > SYSTEM MODE > REC MODEMENU > RECORD SETUP > DF MODE (59.94Hz system mode only)Settings for master unit3. Set MENU > RECORD SETUP > TCG to “FREE RUN”.4. Set MENU > RECORD SETUP > EXT TC LINK to “MASTER” (now timecode signal isoutput from the TC PRESET IN/OUT terminal).Settings for slave unit5. Set MENU > RECORD SETUP > EXT TC LINK to “SLAVE” (now the TC PRESETIN/OUT terminal switches to input mode, and TCG setting changes to FREE RUNautomatically).6. Press the RESET/TC SET button near the built-in LCD panel to synchronize timecode.Note “EXT TC LINK” setting cannot set to SLAVE when following recording modes are in use.- Variable frame rate, Interval record, Super slow modes4. Understanding advanced featuresRESET/TC SET buttonSynchronizeTCG 01:20:00:50 TCG 01:20:00:50UX180 UX90
