Time Code and ESU-1

Also when using the external synchronization unit ESU-1 for synchronizing the camera to other equipment, time code can be recorded. Before attaching the external synchronization unit the TC generator the frame rate must be set to the expected frame rate. The maximum difference between the external synchronization and the TC frame rate is 1%. If this difference increases the TC recording switches off and the TC signal goes off. On reaching a valid speed range the TC recording switches on again and the TC signal appears again on the display.

Using Time Code

Turning on and off the TC Recording

•Using the MODE key switch to Mode 4 (time code time).

•Depress the SET key for approx. 3 sec. until the TC symbol appears or disappears on the display.

Time code starts when first turned on at time 00:00:00:00 and with the user bits 00000000. TC time and user bits can be set on the CCU-1 independently of each other. See chapter 10.

If a speed is set on the camera which does not correspond to TC, the TC generator retains the most recently set frame rate. While time code is in use and the speed is changed from one to another valid time code speed, the TC symbol on the display goes off for approx. 1 sec. and reappears once the TC generator is ready.

While the TC recording is switched on, turning off camera function is delayed by approx. 21 frames.

Time Code

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