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Time code, user bit and CTL
Time code
The time code is used when the time code signal generated
by the time code generator (time code signal generator) is to
be recorded.
The time code values are indicated using the display
and superimpose functions.
TCR 00
:
07
:
04
:
24
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↑
↑
↑
Hours
Minutes Seconds Frames
User bit
“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame among the
time code signals which has been released to users. It
enables operator numbers values to be recorded.
The alphanumeric characters which can be used for the
user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.
Setting the internal time code
(1) Set the memory card recorder to stop mode
(2) Select “TC” using the COUNTER button
(3) Set the run mode for the time code generator
using the TC REC RUN/FREE RUN switch
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.
(4) Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode
REGEN:
In this mode, the continuity of the original time code
prior to editing is maintained.
PRESET:
In this mode, recording is commenced from the value
which was set by the TC PRESET button.
(5) Use the TC PRESET button to set the start
number of the time code or user bit
Press the TC PRESET button. The left-most set of
digits starts flashing.
To change the value, turn the search dial while
holding down the SEARCH button.
Turn the search dial to select the set of digits that is
to be set. The digits selected start flashing.
The setting ranges are as follows:
• Time code:
[525i system]
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29
[625i system]
00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24
• User bit:
00:00:00:00 to FF FF FF FF
Repeat steps
and
to change any other values.
Once the start number has been set, press the SET
button.
In the FREE RUN mode, the time code begins to
advance.
Proceed with the recording.
Setting the external time code
(1) Set the memory card recorder to stop mode
(2) Select “TC” using the COUNTER button
(3) Set the TCG switch to EXT. (External time code
selection)
(4) The following settings can be selected with
setup menu No. 505 (EXT TC SEL)
LTC:
The LTC signal input to the TIME CODE IN connector
(XLR) on the rear panel is recorded as TC.
VITC:
The VITC of the input video signal is recorded as TC.
Reproducing the time code/user bit
(1) Set the memory card recorder to stop mode
(2) Select “TC” or “UB” using the COUNTER
button
(3) Press the PLAY button
Playback starts and the time code is shown on the
display.
When the SUPER switch is set to ON, the time code
value is superimposed on the video signals from the
VIDEO OUT 3/SDI OUT 3 connector (optional).
Note:
LTC must be synchronized with the video signal.
CTL mode
(1) Set the memory card recorder to the stop mode
(2) Select “CTL” using the COUNTER button
During playback, the counter displays the play position
as relative to the start.
During recording, the counter value starts from
[0:00:00:00]. If the MODE switch is at the PB setting
when recording ends, the position relative to the start
will be displayed.
T R 00:01:04:07
When the time code
signal cannot be read,
an asterix ( ) is
displayed.
“ ”: 1, 3 field
“ ”: 2, 4 field
The colon between the seconds
and frames changes to a period
during drop frame mode.
