Sony 510P Camcorder User Manual


 
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
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2-7 Time Code System
2-7 Time Code System
Time code functions (1)
a TC IN (time code input) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of this unit to an external
time code, input the reference time code to this connector.
b TC OUT (time code output) connector (BNC type)
To synchronize the time code of an external VTR to that of
the camcorder, connect this connector to the reference time
code input connector of the external VTR.
c GENLOCK IN connector (BNC type)
This connector inputs a reference signal when the
camera is to be genlocked or when the time code is to be
synchronized with external equipment. Use the
MAINTENANCE menu to adjust the genlock H-phase
(phase of horizontal sync signal) and the sub-carrier
phase.
For details, refer to the Maintenance Manual.
This connector also inputs a return video signal.
You can display the return video signal in the viewfinder
screen while holding the RET button down with
“RETURN VIDEO” set to “ON” on the GENLOCK
page of the OPERATION menu.
This connector also inputs an external analog composite
video signal.
When the CBK-SC01 extension board is installed, you
can record the external analog composite video signal
input to this connector.
For details, see 3-4 “Recording Video Signals from
External Equipment” on page 63.
3 GENLOCK IN connector
1 TC IN connector
2 TC OUT connector