Panasonic AJ-SDa755E Operating Instructions Manual

54 (E)CONTENTSTime code/user bitTime codeThe time code is used when the time code signalgenerated by the time code generator (time codesignal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, itsvalues are to be read by the time code reader (timecode signal reader), and the absolute position of thetape is to be displayed in increments of hours,minutes, seconds and frames.The time code is written in the sub-code area (dataarea) of the helical track. This enables insert editing tobe conducted independently using the time codealone. In addition, the VTR’s playback speed can beread from the stop mode to slow-motion playback upto high-speed play (approx. 100a normal speed).The time code values are indicated using the displayand superimpose functions.TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 24t t t tHours Minutes Seconds FramesUser bit“User bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frameamong the time code signals which has been releasedto users. It enables operator numbers values to berecorded.The alphanumeric characters which can be used forthe user bit are the figures 0 to 9 and the letters A toF.Setting the internal time code1 Set the VTR to stop mode.3 Set the run mode for the time code generator usingsetup menu No. 513 (RUN MODE).REC:The internal time code generator is advancedduring recording.FREE:When the power is on, the internal time codegenerator is advanced regardless of theoperation mode.4 Set the TCG switch to REGEN mode.REGEN:In this mode, the continuity of the original timecode prior to editing is maintained.O A more detailed setting can be performedusing setup menu No. 503 (TCG REGEN)and No. 504 (REGEN MODE).PRESET:In this mode, recording is commenced from thevalue which was set by the TC PRESET button.O During automatic editing, whatever has beenselected for the menu No. 504 setting is usedfor regeneration even when the TCG switchhas been set to PRESET.5 Use the TC PRESET button to set the start numberof the time code or user’s bit.1 Press the TC PRESET button. The left-most setof digits starts flashing.2 To change the value, turn the search dial whileholding down the search button.3 Turn the search dial to select the set of digitsthat is to be set. The digits selected startflashing.The setting ranges are as follows:O Time code:00:00:00:00 to 23:59:59:24O User’s bit:00:00:00:00 to FF FF FF FF4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to change any othervalues.5 Once the start number has been set, press theSET button.In the FREE RUN mode, the time code beginsto advance.6 Proceed with the recording or editing.2 Select “TC” using the COUNTER button.