[2] The RC timecode can be used in conjunction with the datacode to record the date and the time.
The data and RC codes are written between the video and the PCM audio tracks.
On several video camera models, Sony included the ability to search by date/time (appropriately called Date Search) and to index positions within the tape so that the index mark could be returned to with the press of a button.
At least one manufacturer (Octochron[3]) created tools to capture the information from the RC timecode on tape and export it via Serial or USB to the computer.
A partial list of camcorders which supported RC timecode.