Revox C270 Time Code Bedienungsanleitung Seite 12

3.4 Record Mode
Load tape onto the machine. Press the centre-track timecode "SAFE/READY" button, the record LED will
start to flash and, if timecode is present at the input XLR, the "GOOD CODE" LED will illuminate. To
actually record timecode or drop-in then press:
PLAY and RECORD simultaneously.
To drop out of record then press any of the following key combinations:
Just press PLAY (machine will continue in play mode).
or
STOP
If any of the audio channels have been selected as "RECORD READY', then they will follow the timecode
mode.
When the machine is set to timecode "RECORD READY" , then the time code appearing at the output XLR
is the same as the code at the timecode input XLR.
4. Tips and Hints
When copying centre-track timecode tapes always regenerate the time code by feeding it, say, through
a synchroniser. (It is not advisable to direct "Audio Dub" timecode).
Always clean and demagnetise
Most dubbing houses pre-stripe their tapes before recording the audio tracks. This means that they have
a continuous run of uninterrupted
Timecode recording can be activated via keyboard or parallel interface. With the lack of communication
between the device- and the timecode-processor,
the same reason neither autolocator
Timecode recording with a tape speed of 3 3/4 ips is not recommended.
5. Trouble shooting
"GOOD CODE" LED flashes and timecode drops out at output.
Bad timecode on tape (level recorded below 250nWb/m).
Check timecode head alignment.
Audio tracks recorded at too high level.
NOTE:
This system requires an external source for recording. Also any drop outs or interrup-
tion of code on tape or at the input XLR will appear at the output.
C270 TC
all the tape heads before starting a recording session.
timecode.
commanding via serial interface is not possible. For
nor remote control can be used.
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