JVC GR-DVF31 Instruction Manual - Page 16

16 EN RECORDING Basic Recording (cont.) NOTE: Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 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 (੬ pg. 42 - 47), time code is necessary. If during recording a blank portion is left 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 this, perform "Recording From The Middle of A Tape" below in the following cases; •When shooting again after playing back a recorded tape. •When power shuts off during shooting. •When a tape is removed and re-inserted during shooting. •When shooting using a partially recorded tape. •When shooting on a blank portion located partway through the tape. •When shooting again after shooting a scene then opening/closing the cassette cover. Display TC 12 : 34 : 24 Time code is displayed during playback. Minutes Seconds Frames (30 frames = 1 second) Recording From The Middle Of A Tape 1. Play back a tape to find the spot at which you want to start recording, then engage the Still Playback mode (੬ pg. 29). 2. Set the Power Switch to " " or " ", then start recording. NOTES: ● The time code cannot be reset. ● During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time code indication does not move smoothly. When a blank portion is recorded on a tape Time code 00:00:00 Time code 05:43:21 Time code 00:00:00 Tape Already recorded scene Blank Newly recorded scene Shooting start point Proper recording Time code 00:00:00 Shooting stop point Shooting start point Time code 05:43:21 Time code 05:44:00 Tape Already recorded scene New scene Latest scene Shooting start point Shooting start point Shooting start point