from free run to recording run, the time code can be regenerated to the last time code of the clip recorded to the P2 card. To perform this operation, set

[REC CHECK] in the main menu → [CAMERA] → [SW MODE] → [RET SW], and set [ON] in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [REC CHECK

REGEN], respectively.

Check the P2 card to be recorded to.

To regenerate to the time code of the last recorded clip when multiple P2 cards are inserted, press the <THUMBNAIL> button to display the

thumbnail screen.

Check the P2 card recorded with the clip displayed last on screen, and switch the slot by the <USER> button assigned with

[SLOT SEL] so that recording is performed on that P2 card.

Press the <RET> button on the lens.

f [TC REGEN] is displayed on the viewfinder.

f When recording is next performed, the time code is regenerated to the last recorded clip on the card to record to.

NOTE

t When the card to record to is changed, the time code is regenerated to the time code of the last recorded clip on the P2 card that was changed to.

t During recording or free run, this function cannot be used.

Time code function during battery replacement

Even during battery replacement, the backup mechanism functions, allowing the time code generator to continue operating.

When each item of the system mode has been changed, the time code of free run may shift. Turn on the power again, check the time code, and reset it,

if necessary.

NOTE

t When the <POWER> switch has been switched to <ON> → <OFF> → <ON>, the backup accuracy of the time code in the free run mode is

approximately ±2 frames.

Externally locking the time code

The internal time code generator of the camera can be locked to an external generator. In addition, the time code generator of an external device can be

locked to the internal time code generator of the camera.

Example of connections for external locking

As shown in the figure, connect both the reference video signal and the reference time code.

For details on reference signal and generator lock, refer to "Selection of external reference signal and generator lock setting" (page 72).

While the scan reverse is activated, delay of the image occurs internally. When the camera is connected in parallel to a device capable of recording

without a delay, the delay of time codes must be synchronized in the main menu → [REC/PB] → [TC/UB] → [TC OUTPUT REF].

r When locking onto an external signal

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording — Setting the time data

Reference video signal

Reference time code

<GENLOCK IN> or <SDI IN> terminal

<TC IN> terminal