To synchronize the internal time code generator to an external signal

Use this method to synchronize the time code generators of a number of VTRs, or to record the playback time code signal from an external VTR without deterioration of the signal waveform.

In this case the RUN and DF settings are ignored. You can synchronize the internal time code generator to either of the following external time codes.

•The time code output (LTC) of an external time code generator or external VTR connected to the TIME CODE IN connector of the unit

•The time code (LTC and VITC) present in the HDSDI signal input to the unit

To synchronize the internal time code generator to an external signal, use the following procedure.

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TIME CODE IN connector

1• When synchronizing to an external time code output (LTC):

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

•When synchronizing to the time code (VITC) in an input video signal:

With the VID.IN in function menu HOME page, select the HDSDI signal.

2Make the following settings in function menu page 1.

•To synchronize to the external time code signal input to this unit’s TIME CODE IN connector: TCG (F1): EXT

PR/RGN (F2): LTC

•To synchronize to LTC data contained in the HDSDI signal input to this unit:

TCG (F1): SDI

PR/RGN (F2): LTC

•To synchronize to VITC data contained in the HDSDI signal input to this unit:

TCG (F1): SDI

PR/RGN (F2): VITC

This starts the internal time code generator running in synchronization with the external time code generator.

Once the internal time code generator is synchronized with the external time code generator, even if the external time code generator connection is removed, the internal time code generator continues to run.

Setting PR/RGN (F2) to PRESET when TCG (F1) is set to EXT or SDI has the effect as setting PR/ RGN (F2) to LTC.

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 3-9).

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.

Playback and Recording 4 Chapter

Chapter 4 Recording and Playback

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