Sony PCM-7040 Operation Manual page 39

4-2 Recording Procedure
Setting the start time value of the time
code generator
Sets the start time value of the internal time code
generator. Make this setting in the STOP mode, while
ejecting the cassette, or when a cassette is not inserted.
The set data will change if the unit enters a mode other
than the STOP mode.
1
Press the DISPLAY key and set the display to
"GEN SET TIME".
This operation puts the unit in the start time set
mode.
2
Press the MENU key.
The displayed digit flashes and every time you
press the key, the digit changes as follows:
( H n M n S n F n H . . . ) .
3
Turn the search dial while holding down the
DATA key to set the data for the flashing digit.
To increase the number: Turn the search dial
clockwise.
To decrease the number: Turn the search
dial counterclockwise.
To set the start time value of the time code
generator back to "0": Press the RESET
key while holding down the DATA key.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you complete the setting
for all digits.
5
Press the SET key.
The flashing stops and the setting is stored.
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Chapter 4 Recording
Recording procedure of the time code
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1
Check the setting of the record mode select keys
(ASSEMBLE or INSERT SUB).
2
Select the time code to be recorded from the setup
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minu "rEc tc" (REC TIME CODE).
3
Check the setting of the initial value of the
recording time code.
4
While holding the REC key down, press the PLAY
key.
The REC key and PLAY key light, and recording
begins. The time code is displayed in the tape time
display area on the display while recording.
5
Press the STOP key to stop recording.
Note
If you press one of the tape transport keys
(PLAY,FF,REW etc.) before recording starts, after
presetting an initial value for the time code, the set
initial value is cleared. Preset the initial value again.
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