– 84 –Setting the Time DataSetting the User BitSetting the user bit allows up to 8 digits of hexadecimal data such as memos (date, time), etc. tobe recorded in the sub code track.1 Set the DISPLAY switch to UB.2 Set the TCG switch to SET.3 Select UB MODE on the “VTR FUNCTION” SUB menu page of MAIN menu 2 of 4.4 Set the user bit 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/DOWN buttons: These increment/decrement by 1 the figure of the flashing digit.The hexadecimal characters A to F appear as follows.5 Set the F-RUN/R-RUN switch to F-RUN or R-RUN.User bit memory functionThe user bit setting (except for the real time) is automatically stored in the memory and held evenafter the power is turned off. However, care should be taken as the settings are not stored in thememory if the time from when the power was turned on until the setting operations are completedand the power is turned off is less than 20 seconds.<Notes>¡When REAL has been selected for UB MODE, the values set for HOUR and MINUTE on theTIME/DATE page apply.¡Whatever is on the LCD display will be held on the display when the MENU SET/OFF switch isset to the SET position while “REAL” is set for the UB MODE and the DISPLAY switch is at theUB position.Hexadecimal A B C D E FDisplay2,514
