2-7 Time Code System

1 TC IN connector

2 TC OUT connector

3 GENLOCK IN connector

Time code functions (1)

aTC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of this unit to an external time code, input the reference time code to this connector.

bTC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type) To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of the camcorder, connect this connector to the reference time code input connector of the external VTR.

cGENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be synchronized with external equipment. Use the MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase (phase of horizontal sync signal) and the sub-carrier phase.

For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.

This connector also inputs a return video signal.

You can display the return video signal in the viewfinder screen while holding the RET button down with “RETURN VIDEO” set to “ON” on the GENLOCK page of the OPERATION menu.

This connector also inputs an external analog composite video signal.

When the CBK-SC01 extension board is installed, you can record the external analog composite video signal input to this connector.

For details, see 3-4 “Recording Video Signals From External Equipment” on page 67.

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