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To have the timecode count related to the lm camera, select
the mode “Frame counter Film“ which is often referred to
as “lm related timecode“. In this mode, the frame counter
of the timecode (the last two digits of the timecode display)
is increased by 1 if the lm is advanced by one frame e.g.
24 times a second at 24 fps. This way it is easy to identify
one particular lm frame by looking at the video image.
On the other hand, this mode will create an unusual time-
code count because some video images are repeated to
cope with the different frame rates of the video and the lm
camera. These repeated images will get duplicated time-
code words which will create error messages on some
timecode readers.
To relate the timecode count to the video system, select
“Frame counter Video“. This is often referred to as “video
related timecode“. Every full video frame will advance the
timecode by 1 e.g. 25 times a second in PAL or 30 times
a second in NTSC. In this mode the IVS creates a standard
timecode. On the other hand, it is more difcult to restore
the link back to the timecode, which was recorded on lm.
To get a reliable relation, it is necessary to utilize the Pull-
Down (refer to chapter 6.8) or White Line Flag
information (refer to chapter 6.11).
At every full second, both time counts are identical.
In case of “Frame counter Film“ there will be a / before the
frame count (the last two digits of the timecode display), in
case of “Frame counter Video“ there will be a : aphoto.
11:24:30/03
11:24:30:03
11:24:30/**
The Frame count is only active if timecode is
actually recorded on Film. In all other cases a
** aphoto symbol will appear in place of the
frame count.
Timecode is only recorded on lm at standard
speeds. These are 23.976 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps,
29.97 fps and 30 fps. At all other speeds, time-
code is displayed on the video assist without the
frame count and it is not recorded on lm.
Timecode is only valid when Flicker Free is on.
• Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line
– FRAME COUNTER. The Í or Ì keys switch the
frame counter mode between “FILM“ and “VIDEO“.
Video-Ait-Sytem
