Panasonic AJ-DCP Operating Instructions Manual

19Time Codes/User’s BitTime codesTime codes are used to indicate the absolute positionof the tape in hour, minute, second and frameincrements: the time code signals generated by thetime code generator (time code signal generator) arerecorded on the tape and read by the time codereader (time code signal reader).Time codes are written into the sub-code area (dataarea) on the helical track.This enables the VTR’s playback to be read out fromthe stop mode through slow-motion playback to high-speed playback.The time code value appears on the display or issuperimposed onto the screen.TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24Hours Minutes Seconds FramesUser’s bitAmong the time code signals, the user’s bit refers tothe 32-bit (8-digit) information frame that is released tothe user. It can be used to record the operatornumber or any other information.The alphanumerics which can be used for the user’sbit are numbers 0 through 9 and letters A, B, C, D, Eand F.Setting the time codeO The current time code value is displayed as thedefault.O The display is reset to 00:00:00:00 if the RESETbutton is pressed when TC PRESET is set.O The time code cannot be used unless setup menuitem No.504 “TC MODE” is set to “P-REC” or “P-FREE.” (See page 33)O When the MODE button (SEARCH button) ispressed without the SET button having beenpressed upon completion of the settings, the timecode setting is canceled, and operation returns tothe regular menu screen.Set the VTR to the menu mode.(Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to theMENU position.)1Select setup menu item No.505 “TC PRESET.”(See page 33)2The first digit flashes when the DATA+ button(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button(PLAY button) is pressed.3The digit whose value is to be changed ismoved and flashes when the MENU-UP button(FF button) or MENU-DOWN button (STOPbutton) is pressed.4Change the value using the DATA+ button(PAUSE/STILL button) or DATA– button(PLAY button).5Upon completion of the settings, press theSET button (REC button).Operation now returns to the regular menuscreen.6Set the LOCAL/MENU/REMOTE switch to theLOCAL or REMOTE position.7