XL2 SMPTE Timecode

Evan Fisher · September 13th, 2004, 02:07 PM

I've ben looking at the specs and it doesn't say if the TC is VITC or LTC or both. Does anyone know?

The reason that I ask is: I am hoping for VITC. If this is the case, code can be written to hide a lot of information in the vertical interval ie. focal length, aperature, shutter speed, etc.

Now that I think about it, I guess the vertical interval only exists at 60i. Is this correct?

Thanks.

Don Palomaki · September 13th, 2004, 04:07 PM

It is neither. LTC and VITC apply to analog tape systems, not to MiniDV systems

The MiniDV signal recorded on tape does include time code, date, and and camcorder settings. This is covered in the manual.

September 13th, 2004, 02:07 PM	#1
Evan Fisher Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 137	XL2 SMPTE Timecode - Is it LTC or VITC? I've ben looking at the specs and it doesn't say if the TC is VITC or LTC or both. Does anyone know? The reason that I ask is: I am hoping for VITC. If this is the case, code can be written to hide a lot of information in the vertical interval ie. focal length, aperature, shutter speed, etc. Now that I think about it, I guess the vertical interval only exists at 60i. Is this correct? Thanks.

September 13th, 2004, 04:07 PM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,488	It is neither. LTC and VITC apply to analog tape systems, not to MiniDV systems The MiniDV signal recorded on tape does include time code, date, and and camcorder settings. This is covered in the manual. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com