JVC GR-DVL257 20 EN, Time Code, When a blank portion is recorded on a tape, Proper recording

20 EN VIDEO RECORDING (cont.)

Time Code

During recording, a time code is recorded on the tape. This code is to confirm the location of the recorded scene on the tape during playback.

If recording starts from a blank portion, the time code begins counting from “00:00:00” (minute:second:frame). If recording starts from the end of a previously recorded scene, the time code continues from the last time code number.

To perform Random Assemble Editing (
pg. 61 – 65), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left partway through the tape, the time code is interrupted. When recording is resumed, the time code starts counting up again from “00:00:00”. This means the camcorder may record the same time codes as those existing in a previously recorded scene. To prevent this, perform “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” below in the following cases;

•When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape.

•When power shuts off during shooting.

•When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting.

•When shooting using a partially recorded tape.

•When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape.

•When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette holder cover.

Display

				Frames are not displayed
				during recording.
					Minutes
					Seconds
					Frames
1	2 : 3	4 : 2	4		(25 frames = 1 second)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1.Play back a tape or use Blank Search (
pg. 24) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode (
pg. 21).

2.Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch, then start recording.

NOTES:

●The time code cannot be reset.

●During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly.

●The time code is displayed only when “TIME CODE” is set to “ON” (
pg. 49, 50).

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Time code	Time code	Time code
00:00:00	05:43:21	00:00:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

Blank

Newly recorded scene

Shooting start pointShooting stop point Shooting start point

Proper recording

Time code	Time code	Time code
00:00:00	05:43:21	05:44:00

Tape

Already recorded scene

New scene

Latest scene

Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point