Panasonic HD1700pe - Manual (Page 111)

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Time code and user’s bit
Time code
The time code is used when the time code signal
generated by the time code generator (time code
signal generator) is to be recorded on the tape, its
values are to be read by the time code reader (time
code signal reader), and the absolute position of the
tape is to be displayed in increments of hours,
minutes, seconds and frames.
The time code is written in the sub-code area (data
area) of the helical track. This enables insert editing
to be conducted independently using the time code
alone. In addition, the VTR’s playback speed can be
read from the stop mode to the slow motion playback
up to high-speed playback (approx. 50k normal
speed or approx. 100k normal speed when using a
DVCPRO tape).
The time code values are indicated on the display and
superimposed display.
TCR 00 : 07 : 04 : 23
t t t t
Hours Minutes Seconds Frames
User’s bit
The “user’s bit” refers to the 32-bit (8-digit) data frame
among the time code signals which has been released
to users. It enables operator numbers and other
values to be recorded.
The alphanumerics which can be used for the user’s
bit are number 0 to 9 and letters A to F.
Setting the internal time code
1
Set the VTR to the stop mode.
4
Setting RUN MD on the <TC> menu
REC:
The time code advances simultaneously with the
recording.
FREE:
The time code advances, like time, irrespective of
the VTR operation.
F5
5
Setting TCG MD on the <TC> menu
REGEN:
The continuity of the underlying time code in place
prior to editing is maintained.
PRE:
The time code can be preset using the operation
panel controls or remote controller.
AUTO:
The time code is automatically switched to REGEN
or PRE depending on the VTR’s operation mode:
during editing, REGEN is selected; at all other
times, PRE is selected.
F3
6
Registering the TC preset values
Display the <HOME> menu.
<TC/UB>
• Preset (in the preset enable status)
1 When among the number keys is pressed,
the TC display switches to TCG (UBG), and
the TCG value characters (all digits) are
highlighted.
2 When is pressed again, one digit is
highlighted, and the change enable status is
established.
3 Input the desired value using the number
keys. The entire input value can be cleared
by pressing
while holding down .
4 To input the letters used with the user’s bit,
press the same number key (toggle by
tapping
or ) while holding down . To
move from one digit to another, turn the ADJ
dial.
5 To enter the value, press the key.
6 When the display screen has been changed
during the input process or if the button
has been pressed, the change enable status
is released, and the setting is canceled.
<CTL>
• Reset
Press (TC
CLR). F4
C
ENT
F 8 7
F 0
T
T
2
Set TC/CTL on the <HOME> menu to TC. F3
3
Set SOURCE on the <TC> menu to INT (for
selecting the internal time code).
F1