– 83 –Setting the Time DataSetting the Time CodeWhen using both the user bit and the time code, set the user bit first. If the time code is set first, thetime code generator will stop while the user bit is being set, causing the set time code to becomeinaccurate. The time code can be set within the range of 00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:29.1 Set the DISPLAY switch to TC.2 Set the TCG switch to SET.3 Set TC MODE to “DF” or “NDF” on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of4. Select DF when the time code is to be advanced during drop frame mode, and NDF whenthe time code is to be advanced during non-drop frame mode.4 Set the time code using the SHIFT/ITEM, UP and DOWN buttons.SHIFT/ITEM button: This is used to cause the digit which is to be set to flash. Each time it ispressed, the flashing digit moves to the right.UP button: This increments by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.DOWN button: This decrements by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.5 Set the TCG switch.Set the switch to F-RUN when the time code is to be advanced regardless of the VTR’soperation.Set the switch to R-RUN when the time code is to be advanced only while recording is inprogress.Time code status during battery replacementThe back-up mechanism functions even while replacing the battery to allow the time code gener-ator to continue operating for extended periods of time (approx. 1 year).<Note>The time code backup accuracy is approx. o/p2 frames when the POWER switch is set to ON,OFF and back ON.2,514
