Superimposed Text Information
The composite signals output from the (SUPER) CPST connector can contain superimposed text information, including timecode, menu settings, and alarm messages.
To Turn Superimposed Text on and off
Set the DISPLAY CONTROL >CHARA. DISPLAY menu item (see page 75).
ON: Display superimposed text.
OFF: Do not display superimposed text.
For details of timecode settings and display, see Chapter 4, “Using Time Data” (page 51).
Adjusting the Text Display
You can use the items in the DISPLAY CONTROL menu item (see page 75) to specify the position, size, and type of superimposed characters.
Information Displayed
ATime data type
Time data
BDrop frame indication for timecode reader
CDrop frame indication for timecode generator
DVITC field indication
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EOperation mode of this unit
ATime data type
The following time data type indications are displayed.
Indication Description
CNT | Count value of the time counter |
Indication | Description |
TCR | Timecode data from timecode reader |
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UBR | User bit data from timecode reader |
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TCR. | Timecode data from VITC reader a) |
UBR. | User bit data from VITC reader a) |
TCG | Timecode data from timecode generator |
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UBG | User bit data from timecode generator |
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T*R b) | Since the timecode recorded on the tape |
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U*R b) | Since the user bit data recorded on the |
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a)You can switch between TC and VITC with the TC SELECT menu item (see page 78).
b)“*” is displayed when data cannot be read in correctly.
BDrop frame indication for timecode reader
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CDrop frame indication for timecode generator
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DVITC field indication
(blank) | Display fields 1 and 3. |
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EOperation mode of this unit
Display | Operation mode |
CASSETTE OUT | Cassette is not loaded. |
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THREADING | Tape loading |
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UNTHREADING | Tape unloading |
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STANDBY OFF | Standby off mode |
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T. RELEASE | Tape tension released |
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STOP | Stop mode |
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F. FWD | Fast forward mode |
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REW | Rewind mode |
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PREROLL | Preroll mode |
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PLAY | Playback mode (servo unlocked) |
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PLAY LOCK | Playback mode (servo locked) |
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REC | Record mode (servo unlocked) |
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REC LOCK | Record mode (servo locked) |
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