xx:xx:24:00
This unit automatically stores as the tape
management information both the frame rate
information which indicates the shooting speed and
the active frame information which indicates the first
frame where the frame image was switched in the
user’s bit of the sub-code track area (this used to be
the LTC area). This information is output from the
TC OUT connector and HD SDI OUT connector.
Further, the active frame information is stored in the
least significant digit of the user’s bit while the frame
rate information is stored in its lower third and fourth
digits.
Example of display
<Notes>
OWhen “DATE,” “TCG” or “USER” has been
selected as the UB MODE item setting on the
TC/UB screen, the tape management information
is output from the least significant digit to the
lower fourth digit of the user’s bit, so no other
user’s bit information will be output.
OThe tape management information is not output
as the user’s bit information in the VIDEO AUX
area (this used to be the VITC area).
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Setting the time data
When the user’s bit and time code are both to be
used, the user’s bit is set first.
If the time code is set first, the time code generator
will stop while the user’s bit is being set so that the
time code setting will be off.
The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00
to 23:59:59:29.
Setting the user’s bit enables information such as
memos (dates, times) up to 8 digits in hexadecimal
notation to be recorded on the sub code track.
User’s bit memory function
The user’s bit settings (except for the actual time) are
automatically saved in the memory and retained even
after the power is turned off.
<Notes>
OWhen DATE is selected from the UB MODE items,
the real time operations for year/month/day/time of
the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.
OWhen TIME is selected from the UB MODE items,
the real time operations for hours/minutes/seconds
of the TIME/DATE screen are adhered to.

Setting the user’s bit

1Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.
2Set the TCG switch to SET.
5Select UB MODE item on the TC/UB screen of
VTR MENU.
3Set the user’s bit using the SHIFT button, “+”
button and “–” button.
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.
4Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.
Hexadecimal
notation
Display
ABCDEF
A to F in hexadecimal notation are displayed as follows:
1
4

2,5

Active frame information
User’s bit setting
Frame rate information
24 frames/sec. (23.98 Hz)