q; PRESET/REGEN (regeneration)/CLOCK switch

This switch determines the source of time code values. PRESET: Starts recording time code values on the tape from the

currently set value. This enables the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch. 2 REGEN: Reads the existing time code on the tape, and sets the time

code starting value accordingly. Thus, even when there is an indefinite break in recording, this setting ensures that time codes on the tape will be continuous. Regardless of the setting of the F-RUN/ SET/R-RUN switch, the camcorder operates in R-RUN mode.

CLOCK: Makes the time code value coincide with the built-in clock. Regardless of the F-RUN/SET/R-RUN switch setting, the camcorder always operates in F-RUN mode.

qa F-RUN/SET/R-RUN (free run/set/recording run) switch

This switch selects the operating mode of the internal time code generator.

F-RUN:The time code advances regardless of whether the VTR is operating. Use this position for synchronizing the time code with an external time code.

SET: Set the switch to this position to set the time code or user bits.

R-RUN:The time code advances only during recording, making the time code on the tape continuous.

For more information, see Section 4-5-1 “Setting the User Bits” (page 4-27), and

Section 4-5-2 “Setting the Time Code” (page 4-29).

qs DF/NDF (drop frame/non-drop frame) switch (DVW-707/709WS/ 790WS only)

This switch selects whether the time code advances in drop frame mode or non-drop frame mode.

DF: Drop frame mode

NDF: Non-drop frame mode

Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls 2-33