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8.3 Syncing to SMPTE

Of the seven types of signals which the MPC60 can sync to, only

three are used to sync to tape: SMPTE, FSK24 and 1/4 NOTE

CLICKS. Of these, SMPTE has the greatest advantages and should

therefore be used as the standard method of tape sync for all new

recordings using the MPC60.

SMPTE time code may only be generated by the MPC60 when it is

not playing. Before recording your song to tape, record SMPTE time

code onto one channel of the multi-track tape recorder.

To record the SMPTE track:

1. Connect the SYNC OUT jack of the MPC60 to the input of a track of

your multi-track tape recorder.

2. To access the GENERATE SMPTE screen, press TEMPO/SYNC, then

the <Sync Screen> soft key, then the <GenSMPTE> soft key and the

followin

screen will a

ear:

3. Set the START fields to 00:00:00:00.

4. Set the FRAMES/SEC field to "30" (U.S. and Japan) or "25" (Europe

and U.K). The other types of SMPTE are used for specific purposes. If

you are unsure of which type to use, check the above descriptions of

each type to match it to your application.

5. To set the recording level, press <Start> (this will start the

SMPTE generation), then set the recording level of the tape

recorder to -3 dB.

6. Press <Stop> (this will stop the SMPTE generation).

7. Place the tape recorder in record mode.

8. Press <Start> to start generating SMPTE time code.

9. Wait until enough time has passed to allow for the total duration of your

song, then press <Stop> (this will stop SMPTE generation) and stop the

tape recorder.

10. Your tape now contains the SMPTE code.

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