Time Code; Recording From The Middle Of A Tape - JVC GR-DV500 Instructions Manual

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 (
65), 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" (

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 holder cover.
Display
12 : 34 : 24
pg. 60 –
pg. 19)
Frames are not displayed
during recording.
Minutes
Seconds
Frames
(30 frames = 1 second)
Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
1) Play back a tape or use Blank Search (
to find the spot at which you want to start
recording, then engage the Still Playback mode.
( pg. 20)
2) Set the Power Switch to "A" or "M" while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch, then start recording.
NOTES:
The time code cannot be reset.
During fast-forwarding and rewinding, the time
code indication does not move smoothly.
The time code is displayed only when "TIME
CODE" is set to "ON". (
When a blank portion is recorded on a tape
Time code Time code
00:00:00 05:43:21
Already
Tape
recorded scene
Shooting start Shooting stop
point
Proper recording
Time code Time code
00:00:00 05:43:21
Already
Tape
recorded scene
Shooting start Shooting start
point
19
EN
pg. 21)
pg. 38)
Time code
00:00:00
Newly recorded
Blank
scene
Shooting start
point point
Time code
05:44:00
New
Latest scene
scene
Shooting start
point point