JVC GR-DVF20 Basic Features, Time Code, Recording From The Middle Of a Tape, Proper recording

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BasicFeatures(cont.)

NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

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. 52 – 57), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is recorded 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 leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in “Recording From The Middle of A Tape” (see below) in the following cases;

•After playing back the recorded tape, when you shoot again.

•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 already shooting a scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.

Display

TC 12 : 34 : 24

Time code is displayed during playback.

Minutes

Seconds

Frames

(30 frames = 1 second)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1.Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode (☞ pg. 41).

2.Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”) and start recording.

NOTES:

●The Time Code cannot be reset.

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

When 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 point Shooting 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