Sony HDCAM HDW-700A Operation Manual page 97

Releasing the time code synchronization
First disconnect the external time code, then set the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN
switch to R-RUN
Changing the power supply from the battery pack to an external
power supply during time code synchronization
To maintain a continuous power supply, connect the external power
supply to the DC IN connector before removing the battery pack. You
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may lose time code synchronization if you remove the battery pack first.
Camera synchronization during time code synchronization
During time code synchronization, the camera is genlocked to the
reference video signal input from the GENLOCK IN connector.
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