Teac HS-P82 Quick Start Guide - Manual (Page 9)

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You can select to EDIT or manually enter User Bits. This is non-changing information that is part
of the timecode data, such as a date, production number, or other simple value. It is important
to always enter a value for the user bits, since timecode alone will eventually repeat itself after
24 hours. A unique value in the user bits area for each timecode cycle (24 hrs or less) will make
it easier for post-production computers to identify material that otherwise might have the same
timecode data.
In the above example, we have entered CA for camera, 09 for the media drive, and 01 12 for the
date.
You can also manually enter a start value for the timecode. This will begin when you select the
FREE RUN or REC RUN buttons on the setup tab.
Go to the SETUP tab.
Select a generator mode:
TIME OF DAY refers to whatever time the internal clock is set to. It will continue to generate,
even if the TASCAM is powered off, so long as there is a battery inside. Many soundmixers
prefer this setting, as it is easy for any crew member to know the correct timecode just by
looking at their watch!