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Explanation of Terms
$ Digital Video System
In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration.
In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes
Because this Camera Recorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not compatible with conventional
Compatibility with Output Signals
Because AV signal output from the AV signal output socket is analog (the same as conventional video systems), this Camera Recorder can be connected with
$ Focus
Auto Focus Adjustment
The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward and backward the focusing lens inside the Camera Recorder to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly.
However, the Auto Focus System does not function properly for the following subjects or under the following recording conditions.
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
1)Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camera Recorder and the other end farther away from it
OBecause Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background.
2)Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass OBecause the focus is on the dirty glass, the
subject behind the glass will not be focused.
3)Recording a subject in dark surroundings OBecause the light information that comes
through the lens decreases considerably, the Camera Recorder cannot focus correctly.
4)Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects
$ Time Code
Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30 frames per second). If this data is included in a recording, an address is assigned to each image on the tape.
OThe Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the
OWhen a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is inserted, the Time Code automatically starts from zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted, the Time Code picks up from the point where the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when the Cassette is inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous value.)
OThe Time Code cannot be reset to zero.
OUnless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing may not be possible. To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use of the Camera Search Function
$ Memory Stop Function
The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations.
Rewinding or
1 Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].
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4 After playback or recording has finished: Press the [MODE] Button and set the Camera Recorder to VCR Mode.
OThe [VCR] Lamp lights up.
5 Rewind the tape.
OThe tape automatically stops approximately at the position where the counter was set to zero.
Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing
OBecause the Camera Recorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, the recording subject may become blurry.
5)Recording a fast-moving subject
OBecause the focus
1 Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY].
2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing.
3 Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing.
6)Recording a subject with little contrast
OBecause the Camera Recorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry.
4 Start audio dubbing.
OAudio dubbing automatically stops at the position where the counter was set to zero.
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