Time Codes/UserOs Bit
Time codesSetting the time code
Time codes are used to indicate the absolute position
of the tape in hour, minute, second and frameSet the VTR to the menu mode.1
increments: the time code signals generated by the(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the
time code generator (time code signal generator) areMENU position.)
recorded on the tape and read by the time code
reader (time code signal reader).Select setup menu item No.505 OTC PRESET.�
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Time codes are written into the sub-code area (data(See page 33)
area) on the helical track.
This enables the VTROs playback to be read out from
the stop mode through slow-motion playback to high-The first digit flashes when the DATA+ button3
speed playback.(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA� button
(PLAY button) is pressed.
The time code value appears on the display or is
superimposed onto the screen.
TCR 00 :07 :04 :244The digit whose value is to be changed is
moved and flashes when the MENU-UP button
(FF button) or MENU-DOWN button (STOP
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames
button) is pressed.
Change the value using the DATA+ button
UserOs bit5
(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA� button
(PLAY button).
Among the time code signals, the userOs bit refers to
the 32-bit (8-digit) information frame that is released to
the user. It can be used to record the operator
6Upon completion of the settings, press the
number or any other information.SET button (REC button).
Operation now returns to the regular menu
The alphanumerics which can be used for the userOsscreen.
bit are numbers 0 through 9 and letters A, B, C, D, E
and F.
Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to the7
LOCAL or REMOTE position.
<Notes>
OThe current time code value is displayed as the
default.
OThe display is reset to 00:00:00:00 if the RESET
button is pressed when TC PRESET is set.
OThe time code cannot be used unless setup menu
item No.504 OTC MODE� is set to OP-REC� or OP-
FREE.� (See page 33)
OWhen the MODE button (SEARCH button) is
pressed without the SET button having been
pressed upon completion of the settings, the time
code setting is canceled, and operation returns to
the regular menu screen.
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