Time code and user bits
Time codeSetting the internal time code
The time code is used when the time code signal generated1Set the VTR to the stop mode.
by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to
be recorded on the tape, its values are to be read by the time2Set F3 TC/CTL on the <HOME> menu to TC.
code reader (time code signal reader), and the absolute
position of the tape is to be displayed in increments of hours,3Set F1 SOURCE on the <TC> menu to INT (for
selecting the internal time code).
minutes, seconds and frames.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data area) of4Setting F5RUN MD on the <TC> menu
the helical track. This enables insert editing to be conductedREC:
independently using the time code alone. In addition, theThe time code advances simultaneously with the
VTR?s playback speed can be read from the stop mode torecording.
the slow motion playback up to high-speed playbackFREE:
(approx. 50k normal speed or approx. 100k normal speedThe time code advances, like time, irrespective of the
when using a DVCPRO tape).VTR operation.
The time code values are indicated on the display and
5Setting F3 TCG MD on the <TC> menu
superimposed display.REGEN:
The continuity of the underlying time code in place
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 23prior to editing is maintained.
PRE:Hours Minutes Seconds Frames
The time code can be preset using the operation
panel controls or remote controller.
AUTO:
User bitsThe time code is automatically switched to REGEN or
PRE depending on the VTR?s operation mode: during
The ?user bits? refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame amongediting, REGEN is selected; at all other times, PRE is
the time code signals which has been released to users. Itselected.
enables operator numbers and other values to be recorded.
The alphanumerics which can be used for the user bits are6Registering the TC preset values
number 0 to 9 and letters A to F.Display the <HOME> menu.
<TC/UB>
z Preset (in the preset enable status)
1 When T among the number keys is pressed, the
TC display switches to TCG (UBG), and the TCG
value characters (all digits) are highlighted.
2 When T is pressed again, one digit is
highlighted, and the change enable status is
established.
3 Input the desired value using the number keys.
The entire input value can be cleared by pressing
0 while F holding down .
4 To input the letters used with the users bits, press
F the same number key (toggle by tapping 7
or 8 ) while holding down . To move from one
digit to another, turn the ADJ dial.
5 To enter the value, press the ENT key.
6 When the display screen has been changed
during the input process or if the C button has
been pressed, the change enable status is
released, and the setting is canceled.
<CTL>
z Reset
Press F4 (TC CLR).
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