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

VIDEO PLAYBACK EN 17

Normal Playback

4/9

Power Switch

5

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.

3 8

VIDEO/MEMORY (GR-DX97/77/ 67only)

MENU VOL. +/-

Lock Button

Speaker

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. 30)

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

PLAYBACK&

1 Load a cassette. ( pg. 14)

 

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

 

(GR-DX97/77/67only)

 

the Lock Button located on the switch.

RECORDING

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.

VIDEO

To control the speaker volume

 

Press VOL. + to turn up the volume, or VOL. – to turn

 

down the volume.

 

NOTES:

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 AV connector, the sound is not heard from the speaker.

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.

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.