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Section 8: Syncing to tape and other devices 185

output through the SYNC OUT jack. The fields and soft keys are

described hereunder:

• The "START=" field:

This is the SMPTE time code number at which the generated time code will

start. This is a HOURS:MINUTES:SECONDS:FRAMES field. Normally,

this should be set to 00:00:00:00. While the SMPTE code is being generated

(when <Start> is pressed), this field will continuously update to show the

current time code number being output. When <Stop> is pressed, this field

will re-display its starting value.

• The FRAMES/SEC field:

This field is used to select one of four types of SMPTE time code to

generate.

• "30" (30 frames per second, non-drop): This is the standard for

NTSC black and white television. Using this mode, the tempo

range of the MPC60 is from 60.0 to 6.0 FPB. This is the most

popular standard for SMPTE based music production in the U.S.

and Japan, so to assure widest compatibility for your recordings,

use this standard if you live in those areas.

• "30 DROP" (30 frames per second, drop frame):

This is the standard for NTSC color television. Using this mode,

the tempo range of the MPC60 is from 59.7 to 6.0 FPB.

• "24" (24 frames per second):

This is the standard for film. However, since film is usually

transferred to video for scoring, the composer still works with 30

DROP. Using this mode, the tempo range of the MPC60 is from

48.0 to 5.0 FPB.

• "25" (25 frames per second):

This is the standard for European television (PAL /SECAM

standard). Using this mode, the tempo range of the MPC60 is from

50.0 to 5.0 FPB. This is the most popular standard for SMPTE

based music production in Europe and the U.K., so to assure widest

compatibility for your recordings, use this standard if you live in

those areas.

This field has the same function exactly as the similarly labeled field in

the tempo screen.

• SOFT KEY 1- <Start>:

Pressing this soft key starts SMPTE generation.

• SOFT KEY 2 - <Stop>:

Pressing this soft key stops SMPTE generation.

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