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Timecode Cable Guide

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This guide provides an overview over the required timecode cables for common cameras and audio recording devices. Both sections are sorted by brand/manufacturer in an alphabetical manner.

Whenever a device offers a Trilevel sync (Genlock) input in addition to timecode, the required cable will be listed as well. Depending on the use-case, Genlock may be optional or mandatory. In order to make use of Trilevel sync, a Lockit (ACN-CL) or Lockit+ is required.

You can use the index below to quickly jump to a manufacturer or use search (CTRL+F) to find a specific model.

Disclaimer: This guide may not be complete or still contain errors. In case you would like to report a problem or know a device that should be featured in the list, contact us at support@ambient.de.

 

I. Movie Cameras

✅ ARRI

ALEXA, ALEXA 35, ALEXA 65, ALEXA LF, ALEXA Mini LF

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Standard 5-Pin

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Arri cameras can sync their sensors to external TC, therefore no additional cables are required for Genlock.

 

ALEXA Mini

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Right-angled 5-Pin

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Arri cameras can sync their sensors to external TC, therefore no additional cables are required for Genlock.

 

AMIRA

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Arri camera's can sync their sensors to external TC, therefore no additional cables are required for Genlock.

 

 

✅ Blackmagic Design

URSA, URSA Broadcast, URSA Broadcast G2, URSA Cine 12K, URSA Mini 4.6K, URSA Mini 4K, URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, URSA Mini Pro 12K

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All Blackmagic URSA cameras except for the original URSA have a shared BNC connector for timecode and Trilevel Sync. Therefore only one signal can be used at a time.

 

PYXIS 6K

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The Blackmagic PYXIS has a shared BNC connector for timecode and Trilevel Sync. Therefore only one signal can be used at a time.

 

Cinema Camera 6K, Micro Studio Camera 4K G2, Pocket Cinema Camera 4K / 6K / 6K G2 / 6K Pro

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Micro Cinema Camera

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The Micro Studio Camera can be supplied with Genlock via a SYNC-OUT cable if the Blackmagic Expansion cable is installed.

 

 

✅ Canon

EOS C300, EOS C300 Mark II, EOS C300 Mark III, EOS C500, EOS C500 Mark II, EOS C700

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EOS C300 Mark III and EOS C500 Mark II require EU-V1 or EU-V2 Expansion for Sync Input

 

EOS C400

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EOS C70

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EOS R5C

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✅ DJI

Osmo Action 3, Osmo Action 4, Osmo Pocket 3

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Ronin 4D

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The Ronin 4D requires the NDI/XLR/TC Extension for timecode support. Otherwise audio timecode can be recorded through an TC-IO-35RA cable.

 

 

✅ Kinefinity

TERRA 4K, TERRA 6K, KineRAW-S35, Mavo Edge 6K, Mavo Edge 8K, Mavo LF, Mavo mark2 S35, Mavo mark2 LF

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Standard 5-Pin

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✅ Panasonic

Varicam HDC27V/F, Varicam HDC27H, Varicam HPX2700, Varicam HPX3700

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Varicam 35, Varicam HS, Varicam LT, Varicam PURE

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Later Varicam models do not support Trilevel sync.

 

Lumix GH7, Lumix S1H, Lumix GH6, Lumix GH5S

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LTC-out requires requires Panasonic BNC conversion cable for Flash Synchro Socket.

 

 

✅ Panavision

Millennium DXL, Millennium DXL2

The Panavision Millenium DXL and the DXL2 feature an integrated ACN-Module. Therefore they can be set via ACN and no additional Lockit is required. In case you still need to connect an external timecode device, you can refer to the guide below.

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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DXL-M

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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✅ RED

Red cameras offer greatly varying connectivity, depending on the modules installed. Therefore you need double-check your camera model as well as the expansion modules that might be installed. The guides below (hopefully) list any combinations possible. Use Ctrl+F to search for your model in case you can't find it.

 

DSMC ( Scarlet M-X, Scarlet Dragon 6K, Epic M-X, Epic Dragon 6K) /w PRO I/O Module

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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DSMC ( Scarlet M-X, Scarlet Dragon 6K, Epic M-X, Epic Dragon 6K) /w REDCAST Module

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DSMC2 (Weapon 6K, Weapon 8K, Raven, Scarlet-W, Epic-W, Dragon 6K, Dragon 8K, Dragon-X 6K, Gemini, Helium 8K, Monstro 8K) with these Expansion modules: Base Expander, Jetpack Expander, Jetpack-SDI Expander, V-Lock I/O Expander

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RED DSCM2 cameras can be supplied with Trilevel sync for Genlock through the TC-SYNC-RED cable if a Lockit is used. No additional cable is required.

 

DSMC2 (Weapon 6K, Weapon 8K, Raven, Scarlet-W, Epic-W, Dragon 6K, Dragon 8K, Dragon-X 6K, Gemini, Helium 8K, Monstro 8K) with these Expansion modules: Production Module, REDVOLT Expander

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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KOMODO, KOMODO-X, V-RAPTOR, V-RAPTOR [X]

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RED DSCM3 cameras can be supplied with Trilevel sync for Genlock through the TC-SYNC-KMD cable if a Lockit is used. No additional cable is required.

 

KOMODO-X w/ PRO I/O Module, V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR [X] w/ Expander Blade

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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V-RAPTOR XL, V-RAPTOR XL [X]

The V-RAPTOR XL and V-RAPTOR XL [X] feature an integrated ACN-Module. Therefore they can be set via ACN and no additional Lockit is required. In case you still need to connect an external timecode device, you can refer to the guide below.

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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Ranger (Monstro 8K, Helium 8K, Gemini 5K)

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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RED ONE

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Standard 5-Pin

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DIN 1.0/2.3

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✅ Sony

Alpha 1, Alpha 7S III, Alpha FX3, FX30

Sony Multiport
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Make sure to update the firmware on your Sony camera to the latest version to enable the Multiport LTC input.

 

F5, F55, FS7, FS7 II, FX9, Venice, Venice 2, Burano, PXW-Z450

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The Sony FS7 and FS7 II require the XDCA-FS7 extension for native timecode and Genlock support. Otherwise audio timecode can be recorded through a TC-OUT cable.

 

FX6

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✅ Cameras w/o native Timecode Support

These cables cover most cameras that do not support LTC input natively. Smaller DSLR cameras often feature a 3.5mm jack for audio input, while larger cinema cameras can have full-size XLR connectors. The camera manual can be a great help for identifying the audio input and choosing the correct cable.

Usually it is required to trim the LTC output level on your Lockit down to mic level to prevent clipping at the audio input.

DSLR cameras with 3.5mm audio input (like Blackmagic BMPCC, Canon EOS 5D, Lumix GH5 II and older, older Sony Alpha 7 models, Nikon cameras etc.)

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Larger cameras with XLR audio input (like Sony FX7 w/o extension, older Blackmagic Studio models etc.)

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II. Audio Recorders

✅ Aaton

Cantar X2, Cantar X3, Cantar Mini

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Standard 5-Pin

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✅ Lectrosonics

MTCR, SPDR, PDR

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Standard 5-Pin

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DBSM, DBSMD

TA5F Mini XLR

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✅ Nagra

Nagra VII, Nagra VII Anniversary

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Standard 5-Pin

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✅ Sonosax

SX-R4+

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Standard 5-Pin

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✅ Sound Devices

8-Series (Scorpio, 888, 833)

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Standard 5-Pin

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The Sound Devices 8-series is capable of using LTC as Genlock reference, similar to ARRI cameras. In the Timecode/Sync menu, choose "LTC In" as sync reference.

 

MixPre-10T, MixPre-10 II

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MixPre-3, MixPre-6, MixPre-3 II, MixPre-6 II

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A20-TX, A20-mini

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A10-TX

Lemo/ODU 3-Pin Buy Now

 

7-series (788T, 788T-SSD, 744T, 702T) and 6-series (633, 664, 688)

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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The 633 does not have a Wordclock input.

 

PIX 260i, PIX 270i, 970

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PIX 220(i), PIX 240(i)

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Standard 5-Pin

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BNC

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The PIX 220 and PIX 240 have both a standard 5-pin connector and a BNC connector for LTC in.

 

 

✅ Wisycom

MTP60, MTP61

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LBC61

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✅ Zaxcom

DEVA 24, Nova, Nova 2, Nomad

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DEVA 5.8, DEVA 16, Fusion

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Standard 5-Pin

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✅ Zoom

F4, F8, F8n Pro

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F6, M4 MicTrak

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✅ Audio recorders w/o native TC support

These cables cover most audio recorders that do not support LTC timecode input natively. Smaller recorders often feature a 3.5mm jack for mic or aux in, while larger recorders will have full-size XLR connectors. The corresponding manual can be a great help for identifying the audio input and choosing the correct cable.

For microphone inputs it is required to trim the LTC output level on your Lockit down to mic level to prevent clipping.

Mobile Recorders (like Zoom H4/H6, Tascam, Marantz, Roland etc.)

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