Chapter4

Setting the Time Code

and Adjusting the

Video Signals

Setting the Time Code and User Bits

This unit can set, display, record and play back the time code and user bits. The unit can also output the time code read from the tape as an analog (LTC) signal when it is played back at normal speed, and receive an external analog time code (LTC) signal.

Note

The items other than JOG TC OUT on the TC/UB SET menu can be set only when you record in DVCAM format.

Using the Internal Time Code Generator

You can set the initial time code value generated by the internal time code generator. In addition, you can set the user bits to record data such as the date, time, scene number, reel number, or other useful information. The time data settings are set by using the menu.

For details on the menu, see “Chapter 6 Adjusting and Setting Through Menus” on page 76 (GB).

Notes

•The time code can be set only in a DVCAM format recording. It cannot be set in a DV format recording. Make sure to set REC MODE on the VTR SET menu to DVCAM.

•To set the initial time code value, you need to set TC/ UB IN on the TC/UB SET menu to INTERNAL and TC MAKE to PRESET beforehand.

For details on TC/UB IN and TC MAKE, see “TC/UB SET menu” on page 78 (GB).

•While you are setting the initial time code value using a device connected to the RS-422A/232C connector, TC PRESET on the TC/UB SET menu is disabled.

1 Display the menu on the monitor.

For details on displaying the menu, see “Operating the Menus” on page 76 (GB).

TC ⁄ UB SET

TC TC PRESET

RMT UB PRESET

CM TC ⁄ UB IN

DISP DV IN TC

VTC MAKE A TC RUN

VTR TC FORMAT

ETC JOG TC OUT

To set the initial time code value

This section describes how to set the time code’s initial

(The TC FORMAT submenu is only available on

the DSR-45.)

value.

 

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