Notes on recording the SMPTE time code

1. During tape striping no MIDI or din clock functions operate.
2. When using Drop Frame type time codes, ensure that the start time chosen is actually allowed by the D.F. standard.
   Do not select the first 2 frames in each new minute (except for the 10th, 20th, 30th minute etc.)
   eg:

   00.01.00.01	not allowed
   00.01.02.01	allowed
   00.20.00.01	allowed

3. Make a note of the tape count on your tape machine at the beginning and end of the striped section of tape. It is important that at least 30 secs of tape is erased clear infront of and behind the stripe. This avoids reading errors later on. Ensure this by starting the tape recorder before starting the stripe function, and stopping the stripe function before stopping the tape recorded.
4. The SMPTE time code will record using Dolby B, C or DBX on any type of audio tape as long as VU levels are adjusted correctly.
5. To avoid misreading of the time code ensure that audio lines between the XR300 and tape recorder are direct and not subject to any EQ. or effects processing. The time code signals may pass through a mixer providing they are not greatly attenuated or equalised.
6. The XR300 will synchronise to variable speed tape recorders. To ensure maximum speed variation later on record the SMPTE time code with varispeed set to its mid postion.