Panasonic AJ- DCP Operating Instructions Manual

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17Time Code & User’s BitTime codeThe time code signal is generated by the time codegenerator and recorded on the tape, and its value isread by the time code reader. The time code is usedto display the absolute position of the tape in hour,minute, second and frame increments.The time code is written in the sub-code area (dataarea) on the helical track. For this reason, the VTR’splayback speed can be read out from the stop modeto the slow-motion playback to high-speed playback.The time code value is shown on the display andsuperimposed on the screen.TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24t t t tHours Minutes Seconds FramesUser’s bitThe user’s bit refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) informationframe which is the only part of the time code signalsopen to the user for use. It can be used to record theoperator number or other such information.The alphanumerics which can be used for the user’sbit are the numbers 0 through 9 and the upper-caseletters A through F.Setting the time codeO The current value of the time code generator isdisplayed as the initial value.O If the RESET button is pressed when “TC PRESET”has been set (while the number is still flashing), thedisplay is reset to 00000000.O The time code cannot be set when it is has beenset to “REGEN” by a combination of setup menuitem No.503 (REGEN) and No.505 (TCG REGEN).O If the MODE button (SEARCH button) is pressedwithout pressing the SET button upon completion ofthe setting, the time code setting will be canceled,and operation will return to the regular menuscreen.Set the VTR to the menu mode.(By setting the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch tothe MENU position.)1Select “INT” as the setup menu item No.520(TC MODE SW) setting.2Select the setup menu item No.530 (TCPRESET) setting.3The value of the first digit starts flashingwhen the DATA+ button (PAUSE/STILLbutton) or DATA– button (PLAY button) ispressed.4When the MENU UP button (FF button) orMENU DOWN button (STOP button) ispressed, the digit to be changed moves, andthe new digit starts flashing.5Change the value by pressing the DATA+button (PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA–button (PLAY button).6Upon completion of the setting, press the SETbutton (REC button).(Operation now returns to the regular menuscreen.)7Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to theLOCAL or REMOTE position.8