Recording a picture

Time code

The time code indicates the recording or playback time, “00:00:00:00” (hours : minutes :

seconds : frames). You cannot rewrite only the time code. You can preset the time code. The time code can be preset or be reset during recording (p. 89).

On user bits display

You can display the user bits, pressing TC/U-BIT (p. 93).

Remaining tape indicator

The indicator may not be displayed accurately depending on the tape.

Note on the date/time indicator

Recording date/time is not displayed during shooting, however, it is automatically recorded on the tape. You can check the recording date/time during playback by pressing DATA CODE. When you want to display the date and time during shooting, set DATE REC to ON in the menu settings. However, once you record with the date and time, you cannot erase them.

Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)

When you shoot a subject with the light source behind the subject or a subject with a light background, use the backlight function.

Press BACK LIGHT in standby, recording, or memory mode.

The .indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.

To cancel, press BACK LIGHT again.

Basics – Recording

FADER BACK LIGHT SPOT LIGHT

BACK LIGHT

If you press SPOT LIGHT when using the backlight function

The backlight function will be cancelled and the spot light function will be enabled.

When you manually adjust more than two of the following functions: iris, gain, and shutter speed

You cannot use the backlight function.

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