CAMCORDERS: HC-X2000 jam timecode for Deity TC-1

[Girbilcannon]

Okay, so currently I am using a couple of UX180s, which obviously have the ability to sync timecode from an external source. However, I want a small "run-n-gun" type camera that can be handheld and free of all cables. For that I am looking at the HC-X2000 for its small formfactor and usual Panasonic setup. The problem I am concerned about but haven't found any answers for yet, is syncing cameras, using the HC-X2000 as the source as it has an SDI out terminal.

Now looking further through product user manuals for solutions, I found that the Deity TC-1 modules have the ability to jam sync from an external source when set as the master module. If this worked, I could then use the other modules on my other cameras.

Does anybody know if this would be compatible with the HC-X2000 from the SDI out terminal using the master jam sync option on the Deity TC-1?

If not possible that way, is there a small and simple way to rip the timecode from the HDMI out (assuming it carries) and split it to its own source?

 

[Peter C.]

I don't own the HC X2000 but what leads you to believe this camera supports timecode? Have you taken the time to read the manual? Non broadcast cameras such as this commonly only send video out through SDI. Btw, Deity has a method to add timecode to cameras that don't support it by writing timecode as an audio signal to one of the camera's audio channels. I believe you then need a utility to convert that to meta data so your editing software can understand it. Often syncing with sound and a clap less complicated and inexpensive.