Output timecode of the Odyssey 7q+ into Tascam HD P2

[marczzzn]

Hi, I am using the Odyssey 7q+ with the FS700 and I am very happy with it, especially with the LUTs for better skin tones I found in this forum.

I would like to know if it is somehow possible to output the timecode of the Odyssey 7q+ and jam-sync it with the Tascam HD P2 audio recorder. The Tascam has three different timecode inputs: LTC via XLR, word clock and video clock via BNC and S/PDIF. I tried out all the options available in the Tascam when connecting the LTC io from the Odyssey with the BNC in and did not get a timecode signal. I found a SDI to XLR timecode cable but I am not quite sure if this will be of any help since I do not know at all how a timecode signal is processed and output by the Odyssey. Is there any possibility to make this work or is this complete hoax?
Thank you
Marc

 

[marczzzn]

Could somebody please tell me if the question is too vague or too dumb or is there just no possibility to jam-sync the Tascam HD P2 with the Odyssey7q+ ?
Thank you
Marc

 

[Mitch Gross]

The timecode port on the Odyssey7Q+ is an In/Out (I/O) port. That means that when the timecode menu is set to accept timecode through that port it is an input, and when timecode is coming in from a video source or is generated within the Odyssey7Q+ the port is an output. However, due to the start/stop nature of the timecode from cameras and the way the Odyssey7Q+ is designed, a cable connection between the Odyssey and the recorder must be maintained. Do not plug in for a moment to get sync and then unplug.