<Note>
When the TCG switch is positioned at [SET], thumbnails cannot be manipulated.
Regeneration of Time Code
When the menu option FIRST REC TC is set to “REGEN”, the AJ-SPX800E reads the time code recorded in the last frame on the last recorded clip (with the most recent recording date and time) to maintain and record that value. The menu option FIRST REC TC can be found on the <TC/UB> screen, which is accessible from the MAIN OPERATION page.
<Note>
However, when a P2 card is inserted or removed or when the recording target P2 card is changed using the SLOT SEL function of the USER button, the time code for the last recorded clip is recorded on the new recording target P2 card. When there is no recorded clip, the time code is recorded on the new recording target P2 card, from the value generated by the TC generator built into the camera-recorder
Time code function during battery replacement.
Even during battery replacement the backup mechanism keeps the time code generator functioning for a considerable time (about one year).
<Note>
When the POWER switch has been switched ON OFF ON, the backup accuracy of the time code in free run mode is about
± 2 frames.
Change the position of the TCG switch.
[F-RUN] steps the time code in free run mode, and [R-RUN] set it in recording run mode.
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1 Position the DISPLAY switch at [TC].
2 Position the TCG switch at [SET].
3 Use the CURSOR buttons to set the time code.
The time code setting range extends from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24.
button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the right.
button: Shifts the target (blinking) digit to the left.
button: Advances the blinking number by one digit. button: Winds back the blinking number by one digit.
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Setting the Time Code

4-5-4 Externally Locking the Time Code

The time code generator built into your AJ-SPX800E may be locked with an external generator. It is also possible to lock an external time code generator with the internal generator.

Connections for externally locking the time code (examples)

As illustrated, both the reference video signals and the time code must be input.

Example 1 Locking the time code with external signals

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Reference time code

Reference video signal

TC IN

GENLOCK IN

Example 2 Connecting two or more AJ-SPX800Es with one another, with one being used as the reference device.

Reference device

MON OUT

TC OUT

TC IN

GENLOCK IN

MON OUT

TC OUT

TC IN

GENLOCK IN

MON OUT

TC OUT

Different camera

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