Timecode

Timecode provides a mechanism to reference frame timing from the camera's recorded clips to other devices like cameras and audio recorders. Some devices can also gather other data like lens metadata or camera orientation that is referenced by Timecode to merge the data back together in post-processing.

V-RAPTOR XL 8K S35 provides two separate Timecode concepts: Time of Day (TOD) and Edgecode. Both TOD and Edgecode are stored in the R3D file. The user can select which Timecode displays on the LCD by setting the preference in Timecode Display Mode.

Time Of Day

TOD Timecode reflects the time and date the camera recorded each frame. V-RAPTOR XL 8K S35 synchronizes the TOD Timecode to an external Timecode generator (when one is connected to the Timecode Port) or synchronizes to the internal real-time clock of the camera.

Setting Up TOD Timecode

To set up TOD Timecode on the camera, perform the following:

  1. Open the Audio / Timecode menu: Menu > Audio / TC:

  1. Select Timecode Source. The Timecode Source menu opens:

  1. Select Internal TOD to use the camera's internal real time clock, or select External to use an external Timecode generator connected to the Timecode Port. Press the button under OK to confirm the selection.
  1. When you select Internal TOD, Auto Jam is enabled by default. This ensures that multiple cameras set to Internal TOD will all have the same timecode throughout the 24-hour period. Manually jamming to TOD at different points during the day will result in different drift across multiple cameras.

The camera displays the Timecode on the LCD Home page:

Edgecode

Edgecode only advances while the camera is recording frames. Each frame is sequential. When the media is replaced, the new media starts the timer over. You can set the Edgecode timer manually by using Secure Format (refer to Secure Format for more information).

Setting Up Edgecode Timecode

To set up Edgecode Timecode on the camera, perform the following:

  1. Open the Audio / Timecode menu: Menu > Audio / TC:

  1. Navigate down to Timecode Display Mode:

  1. Press SEL to select Timecode Display Mode. The Timecode Display Mode menu opens:

  1. Select Edge and press the button under OK to use Edgecode. The camera displays the Edgecode on the LCD Home page:

NOTE: Each new media card will default to an edgecode track starting at 01:00:00:00. You can change the edgecode to begin at any desired time by using the Media Format menu (refer to Edgecode).