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0026F - Timecode
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0026F v1.0
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TIMECODE
TC presence, Validity, Continuity
EBU R 122, SMPTE ST 385, ...
Expected TC Values
Expected/Unexpected Values
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Summary
EBU QC Id
0026F
Name
Timecode
Status
published
Category
absolute
Lead editor
Friedrich Gierlinger
Aliases
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timecode
Versions
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Details
Definition
System shall check the timecode in the bitstream, comprising any timecode defined by the bitstream specification and ancillary data.

The timecode has to be checked for:
1 - TC start value(s);
2 - TC discontinuities;
3 - Invalid TC (e.g. seconds=80).
References

  • SMPTE ST 12M-1

  • SMPTE ST 12M-2

  • SMPTE ST 385 M

    Remark: For MXF:User Date/Time

  • SMPTE ST 405M

    Remark: timecode

  • [http://tech.ebu.ch/docs/r/r122.pdf EBU R 122]

    Remark: table 1

Examples

  • Timecode track is present in MPEG Video GOP header start value: 00:00:00:00, in user data value 00:10:00:002. Timecode start value does not match the provided one: Time code value is 00:00:00:003. Timecode discontinuity detected (00:03:24:03 jumps to 02:03:30:20 at frame number 10)4. Invalid Timecode value detected 79:00:10:00 at frame number 10

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Remarks
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Note: when the test is set up the user must define which timecode source is to be used.
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