Yamaha D24 Owner's Manual - Page 138

136 Chapter 12-Timecode Setting the Timecode Frame Rate The timecode frame rate, which is stored with each project, can be set to one of four frame rates: 24, 25, 30D (drop-frame), or 30 fps. When the D24 is synchronized to external timecode, you must set the frame rate so that it matches that of the external timecode. 1 Press the [SETUP] button. The SETUP indicator lights up. 2 Use the JOG/DATA dial to select "FRAME RATE," and then press the [ENTER] button. The currently selected frame rate appears on the display. 3 Use the JOG/DATA dial to select a frame rate. The following frame rates can be selected: Source 24 FRAME 25 FRAME 30D FRAME 30 FRAME 24 fps 25 fps 30 fps drop-frame 30 fps (default setting) Description 4 Press the [ENTER] button to activate your selection, or the [CANCEL] button to cancel the Frame Rate function. 5 Press the [SETUP] button again to leave setup. The SETUP indicator goes out. The frame rate you choose will ultimately depend on your application and recording system. In general, 24 fps is used for film work, 25 fps is used with European monochrome and color PAL/SECAM television systems, 30D fps is used with U.S. and Japanese NTSC color television systems, and 30 fps is used with U.S. monochrome television systems. For audio-only applications, it's common to use the frame rate standard of the country in which you are working-25 fps in Europe, 30 fps in the U.S. and Japan. If you intend to deliver your project to a third party, another studio, for example, consult them and agree on a timecode frame rate before you start recording on the D24. D24-Owner's Manual