To record an external time code without modification

Using this method has no effect on the running of the internal time code generator.

To record the playback time code from an external VTR, the method under the heading above, “To synchronize the internal time code generator to an external signal”, is recommended.

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TIME CODE

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OUT

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1Connect the time code output of the external time code generator to the TIME CODE IN connector.

2Perform the following settings in function menu page 1:

TCG (F1): EXT

TCG (F2): PRESET

4-1-3 Recording Procedure

To record, use the following procedure.

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1Insert a cassette.

For details, see the section “Inserting a cassette” (page 3-10).

2Hold down the REC button, and press the PLAY button.

Recording starts, the servo locks, and the SERVO indicator lights.

3To stop recording, press the STOP button.

If you record to the end of the tape

The tape is automatically rewound, and stops.

It is possible to disable the automatic rewind function by changing the setting of setup menu item 125.

Playback and Recording 4 Chapter

Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

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