Genlock & Timecode

Genlock is an important synchronization tool, which is able to sync cameras alongside generated timecode. Creating a very accurate way to align multiple sources and devices.

Genlock Setup

1. Inorder to genlock devices, you need a SDI Capture card.

!Only real SDI inputs are supported at the moment and the Ref input is not supported.

*See supportet capture cards here.

2. The DeckLink IO connection then needs to be added, this is found under the timecode section.

3. The device and connection source needs to be assigned – full setup of the IO Connection is found under BlackMagic DeckLink

4. The Genlock provider needs to be assigned in the Time Manager which is found in the Status bar.

5. The project process rate and genlock provider FPS need to be the same.

*When connected the FPS in the Status bar should be Green, this means the genlock is locked. If it is red the lock has been lost.

Timecode Setup

*The Timecode display time can be changed within the project settings.
Frames, Milliseconds and seconds.

There needs to be an embedded timecode in the SDI signal.

Follow step 1 to 3 from above:

4. Choose the Timecode Type, more can be found under the IO connection Timecode section.

5. Define the Timecode FrameRate.

6. Open the Time Manager and choose the incoming Timecode for the internal Times (Main, IO, Timeline or Recording).