Panasonic NV-GS40 Operating Instructions Manual

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Others-67-ª Time CodeTime Code signals are data that indicate timemeasured in hours, minutes, seconds, andframes (25 frames per second). If this data isincluded in a recording, an address is assigned toeach image on the tape.≥The Time Code is automatically recorded as apart of the sub-code at each recording.≥When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassetteis inserted, the Time Code automatically startsfrom zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted,the Time Code picks up from the point wherethe last scene was recorded. (In this case, whenthe Cassette is inserted, the zero display[0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Codestarts from the previous value.)≥The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.≥Unless the Time Code is continuously recordedfrom the beginning of a tape, accurate editingmay not be possible. To ensure that the TimeCode will be recorded with no breaks, werecommend the use of the Camera SearchFunction (-19-) or the Blank Search Function(-32-) before recording a new scene.ª Memory Stop FunctionThe Memory Stop Function is useful for thefollowing operations.Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to adesired position1 Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>[MEMORY].2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tapeposition from which you want to play itback later. (-7-, -15-)3 Start playback or recording.4 After playback or recording has finished:Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and setthe Movie Camera to VCR Mode.≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up.5 Rewind the tape.≥The tape automatically stops approximatelyat the position where the counter was set tozero.Stopping editing automatically during audiodubbing1 Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>[MEMORY].2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at theposition where you want to stop editing.3 Play back the still picture where you want tostart audio dubbing.4 Start audio dubbing. (-35-)≥Audio dubbing automatically stops at theposition where the counter was set to zero.