Setting the time data
Setting the time code
1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.
2 Set the TCG switch to SET.
3 Switch the TC MODE to DF or NDF on the TC/UB screen of VTR MENU.
Select DF to run the time code in the drop frame mode or select NDF to run the time code in the
4 Set the time code using the SHIFT button, “+” button and
SHIFT button:
This is used to start the digit to be set flashing. Each time it is pressed, the flashing moves by one digit to the right.
“+” button:
This increments by 1 the numerical value of the flashing digit.
“–” button:
This decrements by 1 the numerical value of the flashing digit.
5 Select the TCG switch position.
Select
6 Set the number of frames per seconds (24, 25 or
30)displayed in the frame digits of the time code using the TC DISP SEL item on the TC/UB screen of VTR MENU.
The time code is converted to the number of frames which has been set here, and displayed.
<Notes>
O When the frame rate is set to 24 fps, this unit will perform the processing in the
Furthermore, when the frame rate has been set to 24 fps, it will not be possible to set the time code while recording is in progress since the images will be disturbed if the advancing of the time code is discontinuous.
O When the frame frequency has been set to 60.00 Hz, the unit always performs the processing in the
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Time code when the battery is replaced
The backup function works even when the battery is replaced, and the time code generator continues to operate for a prolonged duration (approx. 1 year).
<Note>
When the POWER switch is set to ON 5 OFF 5 ON, the backup accuracy of the time code is approximately ±2 frames.
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