Owner's Manual - Roland

Settings Common to All Modes (System Function)MTC Error LevelTypes of MTCThe types of MTC that can be selected by the Fantom-X areshown below. Select the same frame rate as that set for theexternal device. When not using a video device, then any framerate may be selected as long as the rates are the same on bothdevices being synchronized.30: This is 30 frames per second, non-drop format. This isused by audio devices such as analog tape recorders,and for NTSC format black and white video (used inJapan and the U.S.).29N: This is 29.97 frames per second, non-drop format. Thisis used for NTSC format color video (used in Japan andthe U.S.).29D: 29.97 frames per second drop format. This is used forNTSC format color video (used in Japan and the U.S.).25: 25 frame per second frame rate. This is used for SECAMor PAL format video, audio equipment, and film (usedin Europe and elsewhere).24: 24 frame per second frame rate. This is used for video,audio devices, and film in the US.Non-Drop Format and Drop FormatThere are two types of format used by NTSC video cassetterecorders, non-drop and drop. Non-drop format featurescontinuous time code, whereas in drop format, which is usedfor NTSC color video format, the first two frames of everyminute are dropped, except for those at ten-minute intervals. Inmost video and audio production, since formats withcontinuous frames are easier to deal with, non-drop is generallyused. In contrast, in situations such as in broadcast, where thetime code must match actual clock time, drop is used.MTC Offset Time HourCoordinates the playback timing of the Fantom-X and the externaldevice in an hour units.Value: 00–23 hoursMTC Offset Time MinuteCoordinates the playback timing of the Fantom-X and the externaldevice in a minute units.Value: 00–59 minutesMTC Offset Time SecondCoordinates the playback timing of the Fantom-X and the externaldevice in a second units.Value: 00–59 secondsDetermines how often the reception status is checked when MTC isbeing received from an external device. Stop synchronization if aproblem becomes apparent with the check.Value: 0–10 (the checking interval will be longer for larger values)In strict terms, the lower the numerical value set, the moreaccurate the check is. However, playback may be stoppedoverly frequently if too rigorous a check is made, and this soonbecomes inconvenient. By raising the Error Level setting, theneven if problems with the reception of MTC do occur,synchronization can then continue as long as such problemsremain at a level that does not cause undue problems.MetronomeMetronome ModeSpecifies when you want the metronome to sound.* If [F7 (Click)] in the Tempo window which appears when you press[TEMPO] is lit in red, the metronome will always sound.ValueOFF: Will not sound.PLAY ONLY: Will sound only during playback.REC ONLY: Metronome will sound only for recording.PLAY&REC: Metronome will sound for playback and recording.ALWAYS: Metronome will always sound.Metronome LevelYou can adjust the volume of the metronome.Value: 0–10Metronome SoundSelects the metronome sound.ValueTYPE 1: A conventional metronome sound will be heard. Abell will sound on the first beat.TYPE 2: Clicks will sound.TYPE 3: Beeps will sound.TYPE 4: Cowbell will sound.Beat Indicator ModeYou can specify how the beat indicator on the panel will blink.ValueALWAYS (always blinks at the specified tempo)PLAY&REC (blinks only during playback and recording)MTC Offset Time FrameCoordinates the playback timing of the Fantom-X and the externaldevice in a frame units.Value: 00–29 frames228