Embeded Timecode in MPEG1/2 files

Hi,
I am trying to find any information regarding embedded SMPTE timecode in an MPEG 1/2 file. I am using a Digital Rapids encoding server to encode a Beta SP tape into the MPEG 1/2 files that I need. I am able to use a deck control feature that utilizes the TC from the beta tape and allows me to create in and out points for the encodes. According to the Digital Rapids support I can embed the source timecode into the the stream into Line 21 as a CC of sorts. I've turned on the settings I need as prescribed by DR, now I need to be able to USE the embedded timecode inside the NLE of choice. The goal is to be able to edit a proxy file (MPEG 1) and then be able to have the edits transfered to the higher resolution MPEG 2 files. Should I be able to pull the embedded TC from the MPEG 1/2 files and view it in FCP or APP? Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
-Carson

The reason why ffmpegX and HandBrake H.264 video does not work on the iPod is because its profile is Main instead of Baseline.
I would suggest to use MPEG-4 video instead because:
1- It is a lot faster to encode (about 9x faster than H.264).
2- It can be up to 480x480 (if you want to play it on a TV it will look better than 320x240).
3- You can use HandBrake or ffmpegX.
I encoded a couple of clips using HandBrake with these settings (source is a DVD):
- File format: MP4 file
- Codecs: MPEG-4 video / AAC Audio
- Encoder: XviD (FFmpeg is a bit faster and same quality)
- Average Bitrate (kbps): 500
- 2-pass encoding
- Audio 44100 Hz at 128 kbps
- Keeping the aspect ratio I took the width down to 480
- Deinterlace picture selected
You can download them HERE.

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