EN 21
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 Snapshot Search (Z pg. 27) and Random Assemble Editing (Z pg. 60), time code is
necessary. If during recording a blank portion is recorded 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 leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in "Recording From The Middle of
A Tape" (Z pg. 20) in the following cases;
•After playing back the recorded tape, when
you shoot again.
•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 already shooting a
scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.
NOTES:
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The Time Code cannot be reset.

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During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.

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
12 : 34 : 24
LCD monitor
Seconds
Frames (25 frames =
1 second)
Time code is displayed
during playback.
Minutes
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Shooting start point
Time code
05:43:21 Time code
05:44:00
Tape
Time code
00:00:00
Shooting start pointShooting start point
Proper recording
Latest sceneNew sceneAlready recorded scene