Screen Displays while Recording

Time code

You can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code ( 44).

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time on the tape in minutes.

“ END” will appear when the tape reaches the end.

•When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear.

•Depending on the type of tape, the remaining time displayed may not be accurate. In any case, you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that appears on the cassette’s label (for example, 85 minutes).

Remaining battery charge

The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack.

• starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty.

•When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off

without displaying .

•The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which the battery pack and camcorder are used.

Safety zone 80%

Level marker

Aspect guide 4:3

Reference guides

With the [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [MARKERS], [ASPECT GUIDE] and [SAFETY ZONE] settings you can display reference guides to help you frame the subject more accurately.

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