Sony DSR-DR1000A - Manual (Page 102)

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Sync signal
A reference signal consisting of
vertical and horizontal sync signals
used for synchronizing the scanning
patterns of the video camera and the
monitor.
Time code
Signals recorded on the media to
supply information on media position
such as the hour, minute, second and
frame, to assist in setting edit points
or searching for particular scenes.
User bits
Sections of time code information
consisting of a total of 32 bits that can
be used for recording information
such as date, tape ID number,
program ID number, etc.