The Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H offers external timecode synchronization with a Tentacle SYNC E & ORIGINAL timecode generator or a TRACK E via its flash synchro socket. This way, the timecode will be embedded into the file during recording.
Proceed as follows:
- Set your camera and Tentacle device to the same frame rate
- Sync your Tentacle and set the Output Volume in the app to LINE or AUTO
- Connect the Tentacle to the flash synchro socket of the camera
- Set camera mode dial > Motion Picture
- Set camera menu:
- Time Code > Count Up > Free Run
- System Frequency > Rec Quality
- Timecode Mode accordingly to the project settings on the Tentacles
- Time Code > External TC Setting > TC Link > TC Input
- Once the camera has accepted the TC, it indicates a reversed timecode symbol on the display
Recommended cable
C25 Tentacle to Flash Synchro Socket-Timecode Cable
Important Note:
Any time you switch the the camera off, you'll need to repeat the last steps and confirm TC Input. / Do to connect any external flash light to the flash sync socket when the TC Input is active. This might damage the camera.
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