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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.
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 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.

Recording From The Middle Of A Tape

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. 19).
2.Set the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button 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. 35, 37).
Shooting start point
Newly recorded sceneBlankAlready recorded scene
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
00:00:00
Tape
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting stop point
Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene
Frames
(25 frames = 1 second)
Seconds
Minutes
Frames are not displayed
during recording.

When a blank portion is recorded on a tape

Proper recording

Time code
00:00:00
Time code
05:43:21
Time code
05:44:00
Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point
Tape
12:34: 24
RECORDING

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