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. 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. To perform Random Assemble Editing ( pg. 60), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is recorded 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 leaving a blank portion on a tape, perform the procedure in �Recording From The Middle of A Tape� ( pg. 20) in the following cases; �After playing back the recorded tape, when Display you shoot again. �When power shuts off during shooting. Time code is displayed �When a tape is removed and re-inserted during playback. during shooting. �When shooting using a partially recorded tape. �When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. �When shooting again after already shooting a scene and opening/closing the cassette cover.
Minutes Seconds
TC 12 : 34 : 24
Frames (25 frames = 1 second)
NOTES:
� The Time Code cannot be reset. � During fast-forwarding and rewinding, time code indication does not move smoothly.
When blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 Blank Time code 00:00:00 Newly recorded scene Shooting start point
Shooting start point
Shooting stop point
Proper recording
Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Time code 05:43:21 Time code 05:44:00 Latest scene Shooting start point
