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.

Display

Minutes

Seconds

Frames*

(25 frames = 1 second)

12 : 34 : 24

* Frames are not displayed during recording.

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. 41 – 44), 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” (see 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.

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. 29)

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

1)Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 18) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 17)

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

VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 17

Normal Playback

4/9

Lock Button

3 5

Speaker

8

 

 

 

 

M A OFF PLAY

 

 

 

Power Switch

 

 

MENU

 

 

VIDEO/MEMORY

VOL. +/–

 

 

 

 

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 14)

 

2 Set the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch to “VIDEO”.

 

3 Set the Power Switch to “PLAY” while pressing down

 

the Lock Button located on the switch.

PLAYBACK

4 To start playback, press 4/9.

5 To stop playback, press 8.

 

● During Stop mode, press 3 to rewind, or 5 to fast-

 

forward the tape.

 

&

To control the speaker volume

RECORDING

Slide the Power Zoom Lever (VOL. +/–) towards “+” to

 

turn up the volume, or towards “–” to turn down the

 

volume.

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

VIDEO

● The playback picture can be viewed in the LCD monitor,

 

viewfinder or on a connected TV. ( pg. 18)

● If Stop mode continues for 5 minutes when power is supplied from a battery, the camcorder shuts off automatically. To turn on again, set the Power Switch to “OFF”, then to “PLAY”.

● When a cable is connected to the S/AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

Still Playback

Pauses during video playback.

1)Press 4/9 during playback.

2)To resume normal playback, press 4/9 again.

●If still playback continues for more than about 3 minutes, the camcorder’s Stop mode is automatically engaged.