The choices in the Freewheel section let you configure how Pro Tools will
freewheel, or continue playback if timecode is interrupted or corrupted. Use these options to protect against errors that can occur if your SMPTE timecode source has “drop outs” or temporary lost signals.
Sets a number of frames to freewheel, from 1 to 120 frames. This value defaults to 8 frames, which is the recommended setting for most applications.
Lets Pro Tools trigger synchronization to incoming timecode, and continue to play back even if timecode input is completely interrupted. It can be useful if timecode is damaged, or has been accidentally erased from your source tape.
When Pro Tools is used in conjunction with a Synchronization peripheral, or a qualified third-party peripheral that supports pulled sample rates, this option lets you “pull up” or “pull down” the current sample rate.
For general information, see the Pro Tools Sync & Surround Concepts Guide. For more information on applying pull factors in Pro Tools, see
Pull Up and Pull Down.