Sony UVW-1800 Operating Instructions Manual page 46

6-6 (E) Chapter 6 Time Data
If a time code signal (LTC values) is input to this unit, the internal time code
generator is automatically synchronized to the time code value input from an
external source. Using this function, it is possible to have a number of VTRs all set
to synchronized time codes, and to copy time codes precisely from one tape to
another.
Connections and switch settings
Carry out the following connections and switch settings.
When an external time code is input, the running mode of the internal time code
generator is as follows.
RUN MODE: Automatically set to "FREE RUN."
DF MODE (for UVW-1800 only): Automatically set to either drop-frame mode
or non-drop-frame mode according to the mode of the input time code.
After setting the TC IN selector switch to EXT position, the internal time code
generator begins to run in synchrony with the external time code generator.
The internal time code generator continues to run in the same way even if the
external time code generator is disconnected.
Checking the internal time code generator counting
Stop the tape, and press the REC button.
Check that the same value as the input time code value is displayed.
Connections and switch settings