There are three ways to sync your Sony FX 2, FX3, FX3A, FX30, Alpha 1 or Alpha 7SIII camera with Tentacle SYNC E or ORIGINAL timecode generator, TIMEBAR timecode display & TRACK E audio recorder. For more information about Tentacle syncing workflow with the Setup App, click here.
Setup with SONY camera via micro USB port (file TC):
- Set your Tentacle device and camera to the same frame rate
- Sync your Tentacle device and set the Output Volume in the App to MIC or LINE
- Update your Sony FX series camera with the latest Sony firmware
- Set your camera: Menu > 7 TC/UB > Timecode Run > Free Run
- Connect it to the micro USB port (Multi Port) on the side of your Sony camera with a suitable cable
- As soon as the camera has taken the timecode, it will show EXT-LK next to the running TC
Recommended cables
C24 Tentacle to Micro-USB-Timecode Cable OR
C06 Tentacle to BNC-Timecode Cable + Sony VMC-BNCM1
Note:
We have current information from Sony that there may be deviations of +/- 1 frame or even more when using the Sony timecode adapter cable VMC-BNCM1 with external timecode generators.
Setup with Sony cameras via 3.5 mm mic input (audio TC):
- Sync your Tentacle device and set the Output Volume of your Tentacle device in the app to MIC or AUTO
- Connect your Tentacle with the included cable to the 3.5 mm mic input of the camera
- Adjust the input level of the mic input of the camera, so it doesn't clip
Recommended cable
C07 Tentacle to DSLR-Timecode Cable (included in any SYNC E Set)
Setup with Sony FX3 via XLR input of handle (audio TC):
- Sync your Tentacle device and set the Output Volume in the app accordingly to the XLR input settings to MIC or LINE
- Connect your Tentacle with an adapter cable to the XLR input of the camera handle
- Adjust the input level of the XLR Input, so it doesn't clip
Recommended cable
C04 Tentacle to XLR (M)-Timecode Cable
Note:
Please keep any timecode generator connected to the camera at all times. Without the continuous connection, the camera's timecode will drift within less than 30 minutes. 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.