Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data

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Setting the time code

1Set the [TC MODE] item on the setting menu [RECORDING SETUP] screen to [DF] or [NDF].

For details, refer to “Setting menu basic operations” (page 118). ffTo advance the time code in the drop frame mode, set to [DF],

and to advance it in the non-drop frame mode, set to [NDF]. Note, however, that the time code runs by [NDF] at all times in the 24P, 24PA and 24PN modes.

2 Use the <HOME> button to set the SmartUI screen to the [HOME] screen.3Set the counter display to [TC] by the <COUNTER> button.4 Use the <SETUP> button to set the SmartUI screen to the [SET01:TC/UB] screen.5Set the [TCG] item to [SET].6Set the time code.Time code available ranges

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Item name

Description

[→]

The digit to be set (displayed inverted) moves to the

right.

 

[+]

The value of the inverted digit is incremented by one.

[−]

The value of the inverted digit is decremented by

one.

 

[RST]

The values of all digits are reset to 0.

7Press [TCG] to apply the time code setting values and end setting of the time code.

8Press the <HOME> button to display the [HOME] screen of SmartUI.

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ttWhen using in the 24P or 24PA mode, the time code setting is adjusted in 5-frame units. In the 24PN mode, the setting is adjusted to multiples of four, and in the 720/30PN or 720/25PN mode, it is adjusted to an even number. The time code cannot be set during recording.

ttNewly set values are invalid if the screen is switched without pressing [TCG].

 

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Time code function during battery replacement

Even during battery replacement, the backup mechanism functions, allowing the time code generator to continue operating.

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ttWhen the <POWER> switch has been switched to <ON> → <OFF> → <ON>, the backup accuracy of the time code in the free run mode is approximately ±2 frames.

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