20 EN VIDEO RECORDING

Time Code

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

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*

 

 

 

 

 

 

(30 frames =

1

2 : 3

4 : 2

4

 

 

1 second)

* 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. 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 ( pg. 20) in the following cases;

1)Play back a tape or use Blank Search

( pg. 22) to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode. ( pg. 21)

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

Dual Rec.

You can capture still images without disturbing the recording in progress. Press SNAPSHOT. A sub screen will be displayed for approx. 6 seconds to show you the snapshot image.

The Still image is saved into the memory card

while video is recorded onto the cassette tape.

“REC SELECT” must be set to “ (CARD)” only.

Auto/Manual Mode

Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears on the LCD monitor.

Auto Mode : A

You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.

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.

Manual Mode : M

Manual recording is possible by setting various functions.

AUTOMANUAL

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. 34)