Notes on Auto Interval Rec mode
Take note of the following points.
• Time code
In Auto Interval Rec mode, the internal time code generator runs in R- RUN mode regardless of how the
The real time of the shooting is saved in the user bits.3 When you need to set the internal clock, use the TIME DATE page of
the DIAGNOSIS menu.
For details, see
• Audio
The audio signal is not recorded in Auto Interval Rec mode.
• Cassette control buttons
While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode (the green tally indicator in the viewfinder flashes (4 flashes/second)), you cannot use cassette control buttons (EJECT, REW, F FWD, PLAY and STOP). To use the cassette control buttons, stop Auto interval recording by pressing the VTR START button or the VTR button on the lens.
• Menu operation
While recording in Auto Interval Rec mode (the green tally indicator in the viewfinder flashes (4 flashes/second)), you cannot change the settings of LOOP/INTVAL REC, TAKE TOTAL TIME and REC TIME. To change the settings, stop Auto interval recording by pressing the VTR START button or VTR button on the lens.
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback