Recording

Scene-to-scene continuity

If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible to ensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of

0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the VTR START button or lens VTR button.

If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be maintained must be located before recording is started.

During rec-pause

The scene-to-scene continuity timing is located automatically. However, the time taken until the start of recording differs depending on the setting of the VTR SAVE/STBY switch.

OWhen the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE, recording commences about two seconds after the VTR START button is pressed.

OWhen the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY, recording commences as soon as the VTR START button is pressed.

Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity after the power was turned off while the unit was in the rec-pause mode

1

Switch the power back on.

2

Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button

 

to start the recording.

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Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at other times

Proceed as follows either after the tape has been allowed to run or after the cassette has been ejected or when ensuring continuity on a tape which has been recorded only in part.

1

While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the

 

PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.

2

At the place on the tape where continuity is to be

 

maintained, press the PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP)

 

button again to stop the tape.

 

3

Press the lens RET button. It takes

about two

 

seconds to complete the preparations

for the

 

scene-to-scene continuity.

 

4

Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button

 

to start the recording.

 

 

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Panasonic AJ- P, AJ-HDC27V operating instructions Scene-to-scene continuity, During rec-pause

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