275Setup Relating to DCU
Chapter 16 Engineering Setup
2
Using any of the following methods, set the serial port connected to the
VTR for which you want to make the settings.
• Press directly on the list in the status area.
• Press the arrow keys to scroll the reverse video cursor.
• Turn the knob to make the selection.
3
Press [Port Setting].
The DCU>Serial Port Assign>VTR Setting menu appears.
At the top of the status area, the relevant serial port, slot number, protocol,
serial port name, SCU number, and timecode source appear. In the lower
part of the status area, the VTR constants appear.
4
In the <TC Source> group, select the timecode source (reference signal for
determining the tape position) from the following.
LTC+ (Longitudinal Time Code): Normally LTC is used, but when the
tape speed is such that LTC cannot be read (
1
/
8
normal speed or
below), or the LTC cannot be read for some other reason, this is
interpolated using CTL pulses or timer counter pulses.
CTL (Control): CTL pulses or timer counter pulses are used. Use this
only for a tape on which no timecode is recorded.
The displayed tape position is based on the reference signal specified here.
5
Using any of the following methods, specify the VTR constants.
• Press directly on the list in the status area.
• Press the arrow keys to scroll the reverse video cursor.
• Turn the knob to make the selection.
6
Press [Set].
A numeric keypad window for hexadecimal input appears.
Knob Parameter Adjustment Setting values
1 Port No Serial port
1 to 30
Knob Parameter Adjustment Setting values
1 Item Item selection 1 to 16