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. 30 – 32), 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” 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.

 

 

 

 

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RECORDING FROM THE MIDDLE OF A TAPE

1 Play back a tape or use Blank Search ( pg. 14) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode ( pg. 13, “Normal Playback”).

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

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. 24).

Normal Playback

1 Load a tape ( pg. 9).

2 Set the Power Switch y to “PLAY” while pressing down the Lock Button t located on the switch. To start playback, press 4/66.

•To stop playback temporarily (Still Playback), press

4/66.

•To stop playback, press 54.

•Press 25 to rewind, or 37 to fast-forward the tape during Stop mode.

•High-speed picture search (Shuttle Search) is possible by pressing 25 or 37 during playback (holding 25 or 37 down during playback continues search until released).

•Press the Zoom Button T l on the remote control to

zoom in (up to 44X), or W ; to zoom out. You can also magnify a particular part of an image ( pg. 28).

•At any time, pressing 4/66 resumes normal playback.

Slow-Motion Playback/Playback Special Effects/ Playback Zoom:

Available only with the remote control ( pg. 28)

To Control The Speaker Volume:

Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel $ so that the volume level indicator o on the display moves to obtain the appropriate volume.

ATTENTION

During Shuttle Search, parts of the picture may not be clearly visible, particularly on the left side of the screen.

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