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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
Recording Time Codes in Continuation of Time Codes Recorded on Tape
The GY-HD110 also incorporates a time code reader. There-
fore, when the unit enters record mode from record-standby
mode, it can read the time code data recorded on the tape
and record time codes in continuation of the existing data.
The recorded user’s bit data are identical to the user’s bit data
recorded on tape.
* However, approximately ±1-frame variations may occur in
scene accuracy.
To enable this function, set the time code related switches as
follows before starting recording.
Setting
Set the TC GENE. switch inside the LCD door to REGEN.
MEMO
The time code framing mode automatically becomes the
mode (drop frame or non drop frame) already recorded on
the tape.
Presetting and Recording of Time Code
The time codes from the internal time code generator can be
recorded at the time of recording scenes.
• The TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen differs depending on
whether the FRAME RATE item on the VIDEO FORMAT
menu screen is “60/30” or “50/25”.
To preset the Time Code, make the following settings.
TC GENE. switch
Set to REC or FREE.
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 60/30)
Use the DROP/NON DROP item to select the framing
mode for the time code generator.
MEMO
Drop frame/Non-drop frame mode
In the NTSC system, the actual number of frames per 1 sec-
ond is approximately 29.97 frames, but per time code 30
frames are processed. To compensate for this difference,
the mode called “drop mode” drops frame 00 and 01 for
every minute not divisible by 10.
The “non-drop frame mode” is when no frames are dropped
and the actual time shift neglected.
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen (FRAME RATE: 50/25)
Whether or not user’s bit data should be recorded can be
selected with the UB REC item on the TC/UB/CLOCK
menu screen.
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen
(FRAME RATE: 60/30)
Framing mode:
Drop frame/
Non-drop setting
TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen
(FRAME RATE: 50/25)
REC
: The data preset in the time code generator
runs only during recording.
Use this setting if it is necessary to record
continual time codes across different scenes.
* However, approximately ±1-frame varia-
tions may occur in scene accuracy.
FREE
: The time code starts to run from the time it is
preset in the time code generator.
DROP
: The time code generator’s running method is
set the drop frame mode.
Use this setting when placing emphasis on
the recording time.
NON
DROP
: The time code generator’s running method is
set to the non drop frame mode.
Use this setting when placing emphasis on
the number of frames.
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PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION
Presetting time code data
The time code and user’s bit data are preset on the TC/UB/
CLOCK menu screen.
1.
Display the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.
Select the TC/UB/CLOCK item on the TOP MENU screen.
2.
Set the time code (hours, minutes, seconds, frames).
1
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (
K
) with TC
PRESET, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
• The first digit of the time code blinks.
The blinking digit is the one to be set.
2
When the SHUTTER dial is pressed, the blinking digit
changes.
3
When the SHUTTER dial is rotated, the value of the
blinking digit changes.
When the SHUTTER dial is rotated upward, the value
becomes higher. When rotated downward, the value
becomes smaller.
4
Repeat the procedure described in
2
and
3
above to
set the desired value for all digits.
5
After setting the frame digit, press the SHUTTER dial to
make EXECUTE blink. The setting values are confirmed
when the SHUTTER dial is pressed again.
To cancel the setting, select CANCEL and press the
SHUTTER dial.
3.
When all the digits are set
• Press the STATUS button to return to the normal
screen
or
• Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (
K
) with
the PAGE BACK item, and then press the SHUTTER
dial to return to the TOP MENU screen.
Presetting user’s bit data
The user’s bit data are preset with the UB PRESET item on
the TC/UB/CLOCK menu screen.
The method for setting is the same as the method for setting
the time code described above.
• The user’s bit can be specified using numerals or alpha-
betic letters from 0 to F for each digit.
• To record user’s bit data, set the UB REC item to ON.
CAUTION
It is not possible to set all the digits of the user’s bit data to
“F”.
Reading of the data during playback will not be possible for
an all-F setting.
Zero-resetting the Time Code or User’s
Bit Data
This is performed with the TC or UB PRESET item on the TC/
UB/CLOCK menu screen. (Performed separately for the time
code and the user’s bit data.)
1
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to align the cursor (
K
) with the
TC or UB PRESET item, and then press the SHUTTER
dial.
2
Rotate the SHUTTER dial to select ZERO PRESET as the
setting value, and then press the SHUTTER dial.
MEMO
When a menu screen is not being displayed, you can zero
reset the time code data by simultaneously holding down
the USER2 button and the STOP button for about 1 second.
Time code (hour, min, sec, frame)
