22 (E)ENGLISHTime data settingsSetting the user’s bit Setting the time code1 Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to TC.When both the user’s bit and time code are to be used, the user’s bit is set first.The time code can be set from 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.“TCG ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢” now appears in the viewfinder. Setthe time code by performing the same operations used to setthe user’s bit.2 Set the TCG switch to SET.Set this to F-RUN to advance the time code in the free-runmode or R-RUN to advance it in the rec-run mode.3 Set the TCG switch.By setting the user’s bit, memos (date, time) and other informationconsisting of up to 8 hexadecimal digits can be recorded on thesub-code track.The backup accuracy of the time code will be out by several frameswhen the POWER switch has been set from ON to OFF and thenback to ON again.“UBG ¢¢:¢¢:¢¢:¢¢” now appears in the viewfinder. Selecta number for the flashing part by rotating the JOG dial button,and press the JOG dial button to enter it. When the number isentered, the flashing moves to the next character on the rightso that another number can be input in the same way until theuser’s bit is set.1 Set the COUNTER/TC/UB switch to UB.3 Set the TCG switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.4 Select the “UB MODE” on the sub-menu screen. (See page 34)2 Set the TCG switch to SET.Concerning the user’s bit memory functionThe user’s bit settings (except for the actual time) are automaticallystored in the memory and retained even after the power has beenturned off.≥When DATE is selected for “UB MODE” on the sub-menu FUNCTION>, the year/month/day on the TIME/DATE screen willfunction in real time.≥When TIME is selected for “UB MODE” on the sub-menu FUNCTION>, the hours/minutes/seconds on the TIME/DATEscreen will function in real time.