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PIX 220i and PIX 240i Video Recorder User GuideExternal ControlTriggering Recording from External TimecodeThe PIX 240i can be configured to record only when running timecode is present on the 5-pinLEMO, the Timecode BNC, or embedded timecode on the SDI or HDMI input. The PIX 220i can beconfigured to record only when running timecode is present on the HDMI input. The device that issending timecode to the PIX recorder should be configured to send running timecode when recordingand stationary timecode when not recording (often referred to as “Rec Run”). To make the PIXrecorder record automatically when running timecode is sensed on the timecode input:1. Set Setup Menu option System Rec Start/Stop to Timecode2. Make sure that the device that is sending timecode is configured to send stationary timecodewhile stopped and running timecode while recording.3. Optional: To cause the PIX 240i to stop recording both when stationary LTC timecode isreceived and when LTC timecode signal is absent, set Setup Menu option Timecode/Sync Timecode Mode to Ext TC (LTC Halt).External ControlTriggering from external timecode will not cause the PIX 240i to automatically stamp external timecodeto recorded files. The timecode stamped to files is determined by the setting Timecode/Sync Timecode ModeTriggering Recording from SDI Flag BitsStart and stop flags embedded in the SDI signal from some cameras can be used to start and stoprecording of the PIX 240i. To enable this feature, set Setup Menu option System Rec Start/Stop tothe SDI Flag option that refers to the manufacturer of the connected camera.LANCThe LANC protocol can be used to start and stop recording of the PIX. A standard LANC controllercan be plugged into the 2.5 mm LANC connector on the right panel of the PIX recorder. When SetupMenu option System Rec Start/Stop is to LANC In, the PIX recorder will follow commands fromthe LANC controller. LANC commands recognized by the PIX recorder are Start and Stop recording.To send LANC commands from a controller to both a camera and a PIX recorder (or to use morethan one PIX recorder), parallel the LANC signal with a Y-cable running to both the camera and thePIX. Set the Setup Menu option System Rec Start/Stop to LANC (parallel) for any paralleled PIXunits.Switch Contact ClosureThe 2.5 mm LANC connector can alternatively be configured to function as a standard GPIOlogic connection by setting the Setup Menu option System Rec Start/Stop to Switch Closureor Switch Momentary. When in either of these modes, the 2.5 mm TRS “LANC” connection is nolonger used as a LANC input and the recorder will no longer function with a LANC controller. Thewiring of the TRS connector is:• Tip: Switch Input• Ring: +5V LED voltage output (for illuminating an LED light for record tally)• Sleeve: Ground46v. 3.52 Features and specifications are subject to change. Visit www.sounddevices.com for the latest documentation.