83If the unit is in the rec-pause mode, it is possible toensure scene-to-scene continuity with an accuracy of0 up to 1 frame just by pressing the VTR STARTbutton or lens VTR button.If the unit is in a mode other than rec-pause, the pointat which the scene-to-scene continuity is to bemaintained must be located before recording isstarted.Scene-to-scene continuityThe scene-to-scene continuity timing is locatedautomatically. However, the time taken until the startof recording differs depending on the setting of theVTR SAVE/STBY switch.O When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to SAVE,recording commences about two seconds after theVTR START button is pressed.O When the VTR SAVE/STBY switch is set to STBY,recording commences as soon as the VTR STARTbutton is pressed.During rec-pauseEnsuring scene-to-scene continuity afterthe power was turned off while the unitwas in the rec-pause modeRecording (continued)1 Switch the power back on.2 Press the VTR START button or lens VTR buttonto start the recording.Proceed as follows either after the tape has beenallowed to run or after the cassette has been ejectedor when ensuring continuity on a tape which has beenrecorded only in part.Ensuring scene-to-scene continuity atother times1 While monitoring the viewfinder screen, press thePLAY/PAUSE button to play back the tape.2 At the place on the tape where continuity is to bemaintained, press the PLAY/PAUSE (or STOP)button again to stop the tape.3 Press the lens RET button.No playback images are shown, but two or soseconds later preparations are made for shootingwith scene-to-scene continuity.To check whether the tape has been cued up tothe place where shooting with scene-to-scenecontinuity is to start, press the RET button again.4 Press the VTR START button or lens VTR buttonto start the recording.2 11,2 34The functions of a VTR START/STOP button can beassigned to the USER1 or USER2 button on theunit’s side panel on the CAM SW MODE screen ofFILM (CAM) MAIN MENU 2, and this button canthen be used to perform the start and stopoperations.
