How exactly does timecode work on F8n for post syncronization?

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Hi all, I ran timecode out of my JVC camera into the F8n, set both for DF 29.98, external TC on F8n, the timecode on the camera and the F8n matched exactly while recording and the word clock of the F8n was syncronized to the camera video. In post on Final Cut Pro 7, I can enter the same timecode numbers on the video source and the BWF audio source, drag both onto the timeline, and they are off about one minute and a few seconds. Is this as good as it gets? How is timecode actually placed into the audio file that will line up with other simultaneous recordings? Anything I'm missing?

Thank for any help.
 
I had to sync the clips together manually. Of the five clips, they all had different offsets so I had to resort to doing each of them manually. I shouldn't have to do this if the Zoom F8n has true timecode ability. I'm still looking for anything I am overlooking and appreciate everyone's help.
 
From the manual:

Time code with pinpoint accuracy:
The Zoom Fn8 utilizes a high-precision oscillator that generates time-code
with accuracy of 0.2ppm, ensuring rock-solid stability when syncing
audio and video.

Can you not get TimeCode to work?
 
The timecode on the audio file is close but not exact, it is off a minute and some seconds. Proper timecode needs syncronization to the video frame rate, it cannot drift between two pieces of equipment. The timecode I used comes from the camera so it is locked to that frame rate. This timecode is sent to the F8n recorder where it syncronizes its word clock rate to the video rate. The timecode is supposed to identify the location of the audio file to match the video frame being recorded. The two are off by a minute and some seconds; it also varies from clip to clip.
 
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