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Time code overview

An overview of time code, what it is, and how it is commonly used.

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What time code is

Time code is a physical signal that carries encoded time information.

Common time code formats
How time code is used

Devices receive and decode time code to synchronize clocks or systems.

What time code does not do
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See device-specific time code troubleshooting articles for fixes.

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