75Setting the Time CodeMenusTable of Contents IndexSetting the Time CodeIn mode, the camcorder can generate a time code signal and embed it in clips. Additionally, you cansuperimpose the time code on video output from the HDMI OUT terminal. When the frame rate set in[3 Recording Setup] > [1] > [4K Recording] or [HD Recording] is not 23.98P, you can also select between adrop frame and non-drop frame time code.Selecting the Time Code ModeYou can select the camcorder’s time code mode.1 Press the MENU button.2 Open the [Time Code Mode] submenu.[3 Recording Setup] > [2] > [Time Code Mode]3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].OptionsSetting the Time Code Running ModeIf you set the time code mode to [ Preset], you can set the timecode’s running mode.1 Press the MENU button.2 Open the [Time Code Running Mode] submenu.[3 Recording Setup] > [2] > [Time Code Running Mode]3 Select the desired option and then touch [X].OptionsOperating modes:[ Preset]: The time code starts from an initial value you can select in advance. The default initial time code is00:00:00.00. When you select this option, select the time code’s initial value and the time coderunning mode by following the procedures below.[ Regen.]: The camcorder will read the selected recording media and the time code will continue from the lastrecorded time code on the recording media. The time code runs only while recording so clipsrecorded consecutively on the same recording media will have continuous time codes.[ Rec Run]: The time code runs only while recording so clips recorded consecutively on the same recordingmedia will have continuous time codes.[ Free Run]: The time code starts running the moment you touch [X] and keeps running regardless of thecamcorder’s operation.[3 Recording Setup][2][Time Code Mode][ Preset][3 Recording Setup][2][Time Code Running Mode][ Rec Run]