Timecode Source

Use Timecode source to configure the Timecode source the camera applies to the recordings.

You can select the following Timecode sources:

  • Internal Time of Day (TOD)
  • Internal Manual
  • External
  • Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Internal TOD

Use Internal Time of Day (TOD) to JAM to the camera's internal Timecode generator. When using Internal TOD, a jam between the running timecode and a real time clock is required. The time at which this jam occurs will have an effect on the overall timecode drift over a 24-hour period due to the nature of non-drop-frame (NDF) timecode.

By enabling Auto-Jam, the camera automatically jams its timecode, ensuring repeatable drift across multiple cameras and days. When Auto Jam is disabled, you can manually pick the instant in which you want to jam timecode to the real time clock.

Internal Manual

Use Internal Manual to JAM to the camera's internal Timecode generator and edit the Timecode starting number.

Select Manual Timecode OK to open the JAM and editing options:

Select JAM to jam to the internal Timecode or select Manual Timecode to open the editing screen:

Enter the desired Timecode number and select OK. Select JAM to jam to the edited Timecode number.

External

Use External to connect an external Timecode generator to the 9-contact 0B Extension port (refer to Camera Body and Extension Port for more information).

Precision Time Protocol (PTP)

Precision Time Protocol (SMPTE 2059-1) is a network-based synchronization method which when configured using a USB-C to Ethernet adapter offers a level of precision that supports frame-accurate camera synchronization over IP. PTP in the KOMODO camera body only offers frame-level precision and therefore cannot be used for sensor scan synchronization. PTP Timecode can be sent over USB-C through an Ethernet adapter.