Sync signal
A reference signal consisting of vertical and horizontal sync signals used for synchronizing the scanning patterns of the video camera and the monitor.
Time code
Signals recorded on the media to supply information on media position such as the hour, minute, second and frame, to assist in setting edit points or searching for particular scenes.
User bits
Sections of time code information consisting of a total of 32 bits that can be used for recording information such as date, tape ID number, program ID number, etc.
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