130 Setup: Time Code, User Bit and CTLTime Code, User Bit and CTLThe time code is used when the time code signal generatedby the time code generator is to be recorded. The time codevalues are indicated on the display and in the superimposedisplay.User bit refers to the 32-bit (8 digits) data frame of the timecode signal made available to users. It allows you to recordoperator numbers and other values. The alphanumericcharacters that can be used in the user bit are the figures from0 - 9 and the letters A to F.1 Engage the stop mode.2 Use the COUNTER button to select [TC].3 Use the setup menu No. 504 (RUN MODE) to set therun mode for the time code generator.4 Set the TCG switch to PRESET mode.5 Use the TC PRESET button to set the start numberof the time code or user bit.1. Press the TC PRESET button.The left-most digit starts flashing.2. Press the UP (▲) or DOWN (▼) button or hold downthe STILL button and turn the search dial tochange the value.3. Press the LEFT (b) or RIGHT (a) button or turn thesearch dial to select digit to set.The selected digits start flashing.The setting ranges are as follows:4. Repeat steps 2 - 3 to change other values.Pressing the RESET button resets the preset value to 0.5. When the start number is set, press the SET button.The time code starts to advance when [FREE] is set instep 3.Time codeUser bitSetting the internal time codeTCR 00: 07: 04: 24 Hours Minutes Seconds Frames5 124REC: The internal time code generator advancesduring recording.FREE: The internal time code generator advancesregardless of operating mode when thepower is on.INT-REGEN: This mode maintains the continuity withthe time code last recorded on a P2 card.INT-PRESET: Starts recording from the value set withthe TC PRESET button.EXT: Records according to external TC input.Time code: [59.94 Hz]00:00:00:00-23:59:59:29[50 Hz]00:00:00:00-23:59:59:24User bit 00000000-FF FF FF FF
