Time code/user bit
Time code
Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode.
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REGEN:
The time code is used when the time code signal
In this mode, the continuity of the original time
generated by the time code generator (time code
code prior to editing is maintained.
signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its
OA more detailed setting can be performed
values are to be read by the time code reader (time
using setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)
code signal reader), and the absolute position of the
and No. 504 (REGEN MODE).
tape is to be displayed in increments of hours,
PRESET:
minutes, seconds and frames.
In this mode, recording is commenced from the
value which was set by the TC PRESET button.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data
ODuring automatic editing, whatever has been
area) of the helical track. This enables insert editing to
selected for the menu No. 504 setting is used
be conducted independently using the time code
for regeneration even when the TCG switch
alone. In addition, the VTROs playback speed can be
has been set to PRESET.
read from the stop mode to slow-motion playback up
to high-speed play (approx. 50anormal
Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number
speed/approx. 100a when using DVCPRO tape).5
of the time code or userOs bit.
1Press the TC PRESET button. The left-most set
The time code values are indicated using the display
of digits starts flashing.
and superimpose functions.
2To change the value, turn the search dial while
holding down the search button.
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
3Turn the search dial to select the set of digits
tttt
that is to be set. The digits selected start
Hours Minutes SecondsFrames
flashing.
The setting ranges are as follows:
User bit
OTime code:
[525i system]
OUser bit� refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29
among the time code signals which has been released
[625i system] SD955B
to users. It enables operator numbers values to be
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24
recorded.
OUserOs bit:
00:00:00:00 to FF FF FF FF
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change any other
the user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to
values.
F.
5Once the start number has been set, press the
SET button.
In the FREE RUN mode, the time code begins
Setting the internal time code
to advance.
6Proceed with the recording or editing.
1Set the VTR to stop mode.
Select OTC� using the COUNTER button.
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Set the run mode for the time code generator using
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setup menu No. 513 (RUN MODE).
REC:
The internal time code generator is advanced
during recording.
FREE:
When the power is on, the internal time code
generator is advanced regardless of the
operation mode.
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