Inputting External Synchronizing Signals (Genlock)

A [GENLOCK] terminal is available on the side of the camera recorder.

You can input synchronizing signals from FS-790 (sold separately) or FS-900 (sold separately) that is connected to the accessory connection terminal (68 pins) on the rear of the camera recorder.

SDI signals (digital signals) can be input from the [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal.

Input external synchronizing signals from the [GENLOCK] terminal and [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal, and synchronize the camera video with the external signal.

Input external synchronizing signals from the [GENLOCK] terminal, and synchronize the camera video with the external signal.

The H (Horizontal) Phase of the camera recorder’s video signals can be adjusted with respect to the external synchronizing signals on the [A/V Set] arrowR [Video Set] arrowR [Genlock Adjust] screen.

Genlock Adjust...
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The genlock feature is only usable in the Camera mode.

Genlock Signal Settings

For analog signal input

STOP button  Synchronizing signal used

SD synchronizing signal:

BB (Black Burst) signal
Supports SMPTE170M (RS-170A)-NTSC
Supports ITU-R BT.470-6 PAL

HD synchronizing signal:

HDTV tri-level synchronizing signal
Supports SMPTE ST296-HD720p
Supports SMPTE ST274-HD1080i

HC900_GenlockAnalog
Set the camera recorder to the Camera mode.
Operation Modes
Set [Genlock Input] to “GENLOCK”.

Set [A/V Set] arrowR [Video Set] arrowR [Genlock Input] to “GENLOCK”.

Genlock Input
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Set to “Adapter” to input synchronizing signal from the accessory connection terminal (68 pins) on the rear of this unit.

When in the standby or stop mode, input synchronizing signals from the SYNC signal generator to the [GENLOCK] terminal.

When the camera recorder’s video is locking to the external synchronizing signal, “Sync Locking” appears on the screen.

After locking to the external synchronizing signal is complete, the display disappears and recording can be performed.

If there is genlock signal input but the signal format is not supported, “Invalid Sync” is displayed.

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If the frame rate in [ SlotA_B Frame & Bit Rate]/[ SlotB_B Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to “60p”, “60i” or “30p”, 59.94 Hz synchronizing signals (vertical synchronization) are input.
50 Hz/60 Hz synchronizing signals are not synchronized.

If the frame rate of [ SlotA_B Frame & Bit Rate]/[ SlotB_B Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to “50p”, “50i”, or “25p”, 50 Hz synchronizing signals (vertical synchronization) are input.
59.94 Hz/60 Hz synchronizing signals are not synchronized.

SlotA_B Frame Rate/ EXT Frame Rate

Do not connect or disconnect the input cable for the synchronizing signals during recording or playback

If the power is turned on during input of external synchronizing signals, vertical oscillation may occur. This is not a malfunction.

Signals such as VTR playback signals with jitters may not be synchronized on this camera recorder.

Only H (Horizontal) and V (Vertical) genlock functions are available on this camera recorder. It does not come with a lock function for SC (sub-carrier). Color flash may occur during switching such as when composite signals are used by a switcher.

STOP button  Phase Items to Synchronize

The phase items to be synchronized may vary depending on the input synchronizing signal and output video signal.

Output Video Signal

Input Synchronizing Signal

BB

Tri-sync

720p

1080i

VIDEO

Composite

H, V, F

V

V, F

SDI

SD-SDI

H, V, F

V

V, F

HD-SDI 720p

V

H, V

V

HD-SDI 1080i

V, F

V

H, V, F

H:

Horizontal Phase

V:

Vertical Phase

F:

Field Phase

For digital signals (SDI) input

Input external synchronizing signals from the [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal, and synchronize the camera video or playback image with the external signal.

Input external synchronizing signals from the [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal, and synchronize the camera video with the external signal.

 

STOP button  Synchronizing signal used

SD synchronizing signal:

Supports SMPTE259M

HD synchronizing signal:

Supports SMPTE ST296

3G-SDI synchronizing signal:

Supports SMPTE ST424

HC900_GenlockHD
Set the camera recorder to the Camera mode.
Operation Modes
Set [Genlock Input] to “SDI IN”.

Set [A/V Set] arrowR [Video Set] arrowR [Genlock Input] to “SDI IN”.

Genlock Input
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Set to “Adapter” to input synchronizing signal from the accessory connection terminal (68 pins) on the rear of this unit.

When in the standby or stop mode, input synchronizing signals from the SDI signal generator to the [HD/SD SDI IN] terminal.

When the camera recorder’s video is locking to the external synchronizing signal, “Sync Locking” appears on the screen.

After locking to the external synchronizing signal is complete, the display disappears and recording can be performed.

If there is genlock signal input but the signal format is not supported, “Invalid Sync” is displayed.

Memo

If the frame rate in [ SlotA_B Frame & Bit Rate]/[ SlotB_B Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to “60p”, “60i” or “30p”, 59.94 Hz synchronizing signals (vertical synchronization) are input.
50 Hz/60 Hz synchronizing signals are not synchronized.

If the frame rate of [ SlotA_B Frame & Bit Rate]/[ SlotB_B Frame & Bit Rate] in the [Record Format] menu is set to “50p”, “50i”, or “25p”, 50 Hz synchronizing signals (vertical synchronization) are input.
59.94 Hz/60 Hz synchronizing signals are not synchronized.

SlotA_B Frame Rate/ EXT Frame Rate

Do not connect or disconnect the input cable for the synchronizing signals during recording or playback

If the power is turned on during input of external synchronizing signals, vertical oscillation may occur. This is not a malfunction.

Signals such as VTR playback signals with jitters may not be synchronized on this camera recorder.

Only H (Horizontal) and V (Vertical) genlock functions are available on this camera recorder. It does not come with a lock function for SC (sub-carrier). Color flash may occur during switching such as when composite signals are used by a switcher.

STOP button  Phase Items to Synchronize

The phase items to be synchronized may vary depending on the input synchronizing signal and output video signal.

Output Video Signal

Input Synchronizing Signal

3G-SDI

HD-SDI

SD-SDI

720p

1080i

VIDEO

Composite

V

V

V, F

H, V, F

SDI

SD-SDI

V

V

V, F

H, V, F

HD-SDI
720p

V

H, V

V

V

HD-SDI
1080i

V

V

H, V, F

V, F

3G-SDI
1080p

H, V

-

-

-

Adjusting H Phase

Select [Genlock Adjust] in the [A/V Set] menu.

Adjust the [A/V Set] arrowR [Video Set] arrowR Genlock Adjust item as follows.

Genlock Adjust...

[SD-SDI H Phase]:

Adjusts the H Phase of the SD SDI signal.

[HD-SDI H Phase]:

Adjusts the H Phase of the HD SDI signal.

Select a value using the cross-shaped buttons ( U_botton D_botton ).

The H Phase of the camera recorder’s video signal is adjusted with respect to the external synchronizing signal input from the [GENLOCK] terminal.

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Adjustment cannot be made while recording or playback is in progress.

The video image may be disrupted momentarily during adjustment. This is not a malfunction.