Setting the Time Code

To reset the time code to [00:00:00.00], select [Reset] instead. If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the time code will be reset the moment you press SET and keep running continuously from 00:00:00.00.

3Push the joystick up/down to set the hours and then press SET to move to the minutes.

4 Change the rest of the fields (minutes, seconds, frame) in the same way.

Press the CANCEL button to close the screen without setting the time code.

5Select [Set] and then press SET to close the screen.

If the running mode is set to [Free Run], the time code will start running from the selected time code the moment you press SET.

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Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame

You can select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time code, depending on how you plan to use your recordings. However, when the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the time code is set to non-drop frame (NDF) and cannot be changed.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [DF/NDF] submenu.

[¤TC/UB Setup] >[Time Code] >[DF/NDF]

2 Select [DF] or [NDF] and then press SET.

[¤TC/UB Setup]

[Time Code]

[DF/NDF]

[DF]

The time code display will differ depending on the setting. When you select [DF], the time code will appear as [00:00:00.00]; when you select [NDF], it will appear as [00:00:00:00].

Putting the Time Code Display on Hold

If you set an assignable button to [Time ode Hold] (A129), you can press the button to freeze the display of the time code*. While the time code display is put on hold, [H] will appear on the screen next to the time code. The time code continues to run normally while the time code display is on hold. When you resume the time code display, the current time code will be displayed.

*The time code signal output from the 3G/HD-SDI terminal or TIME CODE terminal (both only) will not be put on hold. The

time code superimposed on the video signal output from MON. terminal ( only), HDMI OUT terminal and AV OUT terminal will be put on hold.

Operating modes:

About the Time Code Display

An icon may appear next to the time code depending on the operation. Refer to the following table.

Icon

Description

 

 

RThe time code is set to [Regen.].

P

The time code is set to [Preset] and the running mode is set to [Rec Run].

F

The time code is set to [Preset] and the running mode is set to [Free Run].

 

 

E

Time code signal is coming from an external source.

 

 

H

Time code display is on hold.

 

 

No icon

Time code during clip playback.