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If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible to
ensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of
0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the VTR START
button or lens VTR button.
If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the point
at which the scene-to-scene continuity is to be
maintained must be located before recording is
started.
Scene-to-scene continuity
The scene-to-scene continuity timing is located
automatically. However, the time taken until the start
of recording differs depending on the setting of the
VTR SAVE/STBY switch.
OWhen the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,
recording commences about two seconds after the
VTR START button is pressed.
OWhen the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY,
recording commences as soon as the VTR START
button is pressed.
During rec-pause
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity after
the power was turned off while the unit
was in the rec-pause mode
Recording
1
Switch the power back on.
2
Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button
to start the recording.
Proceed as follows either after the tape has been
allowed to run or after the cassette has been ejected
or when ensuring continuity on a tape which has been
recorded only in part.
Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity at
other times
1
While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.
2
At the place on the tape where continuity is to be
maintained, press the PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP)
button again to stop the tape.
3
Press the lens RET button. It takes about two
seconds to complete the preparations for the
scene-to-scene continuity.
4
Press the VTR START button or lens VTR button
to start the recording.
2
1
1,2
3
4
The functions of a VTR START/STOP button can be
assigned to the USER1 or USER2 button on the
unit’s side panel on the CAM SW MODE screen of
FILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, and this button can
then be used to perform the start and stop
operations.