Time Code, User Bit And Ctl - Panasonic AJ-HPD2500 Operating Instructions Manual

Time Code, User Bit and CTL

Time code
The time code is used when the time code signal generated
by the time code generator is to be recorded. The time code
values are indicated on the display and in the superimpose
display.
TCR 00: 07:
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames
User bit
User bit refers to the 32-bit (8 digits) data frame of the time
code signal made available to users. It allows you to record
operator numbers and other values. The alphanumeric
characters that can be used in the user bit are the figures from
0 - 9 and the letters A to F.
Setting the internal time code
4
1
Engage the stop mode.
2
Use the COUNTER button to select [TC].
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2
5 1
3
Use the setup menu No. 504 (RUN MODE) to set the
run mode for the time code generator.
REC: The internal time code generator advances
during recording.
FREE: The internal time code generator advances
regardless of operating mode when the
power is on.
4
Set the TCG switch to PRESET mode.
INT-REGEN: This mode maintains the continuity with
the time code last recorded on a P2 card.
INT-PRESET: Starts recording from the value set with
the TC PRESET button.
EXT: Records according to external TC input.
5
Use the TC PRESET button to set the start value of
the time code or user bit.
1.
Press the TC PRESET button.
The left-most digit starts flashing.
2.
Press the up or down cursor button (▲/▼) or hold
down the SEARCH button and turn the search dial
to change the value.
3.
Press the left or right cursor button (b/a) or turn the
search dial to select digit to set.
The selected digits start flashing.
The setting ranges are as follows:
Time code:
User bit:
4.
Repeat steps 2 - 3 to change other values.
Pressing the RESET button resets the preset value to 0.
5.
When the start value is set, press the SET button.
The time code starts to advance when [FREE] is set in
step 3.
Setup: Time Code, User Bit and CTL
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[50 Hz] [25 Hz] [60-25 Hz]
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[23.98Hz] [24Hz] [59-23Hz]
[60-24Hz]
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