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Basic Operation: Time Code, User Bits and CTL
The time code is the recorded signal output from the time code generator. The time code can be
displayed on the LCD or superimposed on the video.
“User Bits” refers to the 32-bit data frame within the time code signal in which users can record eight 4-
bit user data digits, such as an operator number. The User Bits contain user data digit values 0 - 9 and
A - F.
During playback, the counter displays the current playing position relative to the start position.
Recording starts from the counter value 0:00:00:00. When recording stops, the counter shows the
current position relative to the start position.
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NOTE:
• When menu setting SETUP - SYSTEM - FREQUENCY is set to 23.98 Hz, 24 Hz, 59-23, or 60-24, a 1-
frame delay occurs between playback video and CTL.
• For time code setting details, see (
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“Setting Time Code and User Bits” Vol. 2, page 47).
• See (
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“Thumbnail Screen Display” page 34) for details of display contents.
Time Code, User Bits and CTL
Time Code
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24
HH MM SS Frame
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User Bits
CTL
