Canon DIE-0436-000, VIXIA HF630 Selecting Drop Frame or Non-DropFrame

Setting the Time Code

Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame

You can select between a drop frame (DF) or non-drop frame (NDF) time code, depending on how you plan to use your recording. When the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the time code will be set to non-drop frame.

1Open the [DF/NDF] screen.

[FUNC.] >[MENU] >>[DF/NDF]

742 Select [ DF] or [ NDF] and then touch [X].

•The time code’s display will differ depending on the setting. If you selected [ DF], the time

code will appear as [00:00:00.00]; if you select [ NDF], it will appear as [00:00:00:00].

NOTES

•When the frame rate is set to 23.98P, the frames value in the time code runs from 0 to 23. For other settings, it runs from 0 to 29.

•When you are using pre-recording mode, [Free Run] is automatically set and cannot be changed.

•When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes, there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recordings starts.

•As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged and you selected the [Free Run] option, the time code continues to run even if you disconnect all other power sources. However, this is less accurate than when the camcorder is on.