Panasonic HDC27H Operating Instructions Manual

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85Other VTR functionsThe NEWS REC function is set using NEWS RECMODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION” screen.By controlling the VTR START buttonacknowledgment time during recording (by up to 2seconds), the time taken for the unit to transfer fromthe recording mode to the rec-pause mode can bedelayed.In other words, by controlling the VTR START buttonoperation acknowledgment time, the unit cancontinuously record without the user having tointerrupt the recording: this safeguards against thefailure to record those precious moments—a failurethat occurs when recording is resumed immediatelyafter it was shut down temporarily.NEWS REC functionThe RETAKE function is activated by selecting ON forRETAKE MODE on the VTR MENU “FUNCTION”screen.If the lens RET button is pressed while holding downthe MODE CHECK button when the unit is in the rec-pause mode upon completion of a recording orsubsequently in the STOP mode, the tape will berewound to a point near the start point (a positionabout 10 frames ahead of the recording start point) ofthe final picture which was last recorded, and the unitwill be set to the rec-pause mode.If there is enough leeway in the shooting time and aparticular cut is clearly judged to be no good,recording can be started from that point so that theno-good cut will be deleted.By cutting down on the time taken for copying onto thework tape, for instance, this function is very effectivein achieving economical operation.RETAKE functionThis function makes simple interval shooting(intermittent recording) possible. It proves to beparticularly effective when shooting programs with anature theme or art programs.The INTERVAL REC function is set on the VTRMENU “FUNCTION” screen.O INTERVAL REC MODEThis sets the INTERVAL REC function to ON, ONESHOT or OFF.O INTERVAL REC TIMEThis sets the recording time (1 cut) for intervalshooting.O INTERVAL PAUSE TIMEThis sets the rec-pause time for interval shooting.Once the above items are set, the unit is set to theINTERVAL REC mode, and “i” starts to flash insidethe viewfinder.When the VTR START button is now pressed, intervalshooting is started, and “iREC” lights in place of “i.”Also, the time unit (h/min/s/frm) display on the counterdisplay area starts to flash.When the unit is set to rec-pause mode uponcompletion of the first interval shooting, “iREC” goesfrom lighted to flashing inside the viewfinder.The time unit display on the counter display arearemains flashing.To forcibly stop recording at any point in time duringinterval recording, press the STOP button repeatedly.INTERVAL REC (intermittent recording)functionRET buttonMODE CHECK buttoniRECh min s frm