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9-2-1 Essence Mark Recording

Essence marks contained in SDI input signals and essence marks generated by this unit can be recorded to tape together with video signals.

All essence mark data generated by this unit is 7-bit ASCII codes. The generation period is 1 frame.

Selecting the SDI VANC line into which to insert essence marks

You can select the SDI signal VANC line into which essence marks should be inserted. Make this selection using setup menu item 660 ESSENCE MARK SD VANC LINE.

See page 12-19 for more information about setup menu item 660.

Note

Essence mark data in the input signal may not be readable if the line where Essence mark data is inserted into SDI input signals is the same as the line where this unit inserts VITC (setup menu item 601 (page 12-16)and setup menu item 602 (page 12-16)), or if that line is subject to blanking (setup menu item 723 (page 12-24)). In cases like these, change the setup menu settings.

Selecting whether to record generated essence marks

You can select whether or not to record generated essence mark data when you record video signals with this unit. Make this selection using setup menu item

662 ESSENCE MARK SELF RECORD.

See page 12-20 for more information about setup menu item 662.

9-2-2 Essence Mark Output

Essence marks can be output to SDI signals when playing back a tape. Information such as shot marks recorded on the tape can also be converted into essence marks and output.

Selecting whether to output essence marks

You can select whether or not to output essence marks when you play back a tape. Make this selection using setup menu item 657 ESSENCE MARK TAPE OUTPUT.

See page 12-19 for more information about setup menu item 657.

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To avoid the above situation, the following settings are recommended.

•For setup menu item 660, chose a line that is different from the lines chosen for setup menu items 601 and 602.

•Do not use setup menu item 723 (page 12-24)to blank the line chosen for setup menu item 652.

Selecting whether to record essence marks contained in input video signals

You can select whether or not to record essence mark data contained in input video signals. Make this selection using setup menu item 661 ESSENCE MARK INPUT RECORD.

See page 12-20 for more information about setup menu item 661.

Outputting shot marks converted into essence marks

You can select whether or not to convert shot marks recorded on a tape into essence marks for output when you play back the tape. Make this selection using setup menu item 658 SHOT MARK ESSENCE MARK CONVERT.

See page 12-19 for more information about setup menu item 658.

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