Time Code, User Bit and CTL

Time code

The time code is used when the time code signal generated by the time code generator is to be recorded. The time code values are indicated on the display and in the superimpose display.

TCR 00: 07: 04: 24

   

Hours Minutes Seconds Frames

User bit

User bit refers to the 32-bit (8 digits) data frame of the time code signal made available to users. It allows you to record operator numbers and other values. The alphanumeric characters that can be used in the user bit are the figures from 0 - 9 and the letters A to F.

Setting the internal time code

4 5 2 1

1 Engage the stop mode.

2 Use the COUNTER button to select [TC].

3 Use the setup menu No. 504 (RUN MODE) to set the

run mode for the time code generator.

REC:

The internal time code generator advances

 

during recording.

 

 

FREE:

The internal time code generator advances

 

regardless of operating mode when the

 

power is on.

 

 

4 Set the TCG switch to PRESET mode.

INT-REGEN: This mode maintains the continuity with the time code last recorded on a P2 card.

INT-PRESET: Starts recording from the value set with

the TC PRESET button.

EXT:

Records according to external TC input.

 

 

5 Use the TC PRESET button to set the start number of the time code or user bit.

1.Press the TC PRESET button.

The left-most digit starts flashing.

2.Press the UP (▲) or DOWN (▼) button or hold down

the STILL button and turn the search dial to change the value.

3.Press the LEFT (b) or RIGHT (a) button or turn the search dial to select digit to set.

The selected digits start flashing. The setting ranges are as follows:

Time code:

[59.94 Hz]

 

00:00:00:00-23:59:59:29

 

 

 

[50 Hz]

 

00:00:00:00-23:59:59:24

 

 

User bit

00000000-FF FF FF FF

4.Repeat steps 2 - 3 to change other values.

Pressing the RESET button resets the preset value to 0.

5.When the start number is set, press the SET button.

The time code starts to advance when [FREE] is set in step 3.

130 Setup: Time Code, User Bit and CTL