Sony 530P User Manual

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2-7 Time Code System
2-7 Time Code System
Time code functions (1)
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.
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.
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.
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 GENLOCK IN connector 
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 TC IN connector 
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 TC OUT connector