4. The Timecode Window

Click here to close the Timecode Window

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Timecode Window

Timecode button

Clicking the Timecode button will open up the Timecode window. Once opened, this window can be closed by clicking in the square at the top left of the window.

Timecode Counters and Status

The current Timecode and Userbits will be shown. After the Timecode number, you will see either NDF (non-drop frame) or DF (drop frame).

The TC Status will indicate if Timecode is on, off, or if an error condition exists.

The Buttons in the Timecode Window

On

This button will turn Timecode on. This may take up to 4 seconds, so be patient.

Off

This button will turn Timecode off. This may take up to 4 seconds.

Set TC/UB

Clicking on this button will bring up a dialog box that allows the user to change

 

the Timecode and/or Userbits in the camera. Setting new Timecode with this

 

dialog box will automatically turn Timecode on.

Set TCS

Only with the 435: the timecode sensitivity (TCS) number can be set.

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