If you are using a Tentacle with a Sony FS7, you can read about the different options here:
Setup Tentacle with Sony FS7 with Extension Unit XDCA-FS7:
- Open your Tentacle Setup App and set your frame rate (same as camera)
- Sync your Tentacle devices to they are outputting timecode (blinking green)
- Set the output volume at Line
- Make sure to set the TC connector switch of the camera to IN
- Connect your Tentacle with the Tentacle to BNC Cable to the TC connector of the Extension Unit
- Go to the TC/UB Menu > Preset > Run > Free Run > Display Select > Timecode
You can also use one Assignable Button to assign it with Duration/TC/U-Bit to display the TC on the screen - After you connected the Tentacle to your camera and did the setup, it takes a few seconds until the info Ext-LK appears on screen
Setup Tentacle with Sony FS7 and audio timecode:
Warning! We don't recommend this setup, but if you still want to sync the FS 7 with audio TC prceed as followed:
- Open your Tentacle Setup App and set your frame rate (same as camera)
- Sync your Tentacle devices to they are outputting timecode (blinking green)
- Set the Output Volume at Mic AND set the FS7 to Line
- Connect your Tentacle with the Tentacle to XLR adapter cable to one of the XLR Inputs
- If you monitor the audio track, which the Timecode is recorded onto, you should be able to hear the Audio Timecode.
Note:
- If the Tentacle is not connected to the camera and sending timecode, the camera will start drifting for about 1 frame per hour.
- We cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of information provided by third-party manufacturers, so we recommend that you contact these third-party manufacturers directly if you have any questions regarding their devices.