Special Recording Modes
| Article ID: ART133264 | | | Date published: 05/12/2015 | | | Date last updated: 10/22/2015 |
Description
Solution
The camcorder features 4 special recording modes.
Interval recording ([Interval Rec]): The camcorder will automatically record a pre-defined number of frames at a predefined interval. This mode is suitable for recording subjects with little movement, such as natural surroundings or plants.Frame recording ([Frame Rec]): The camcorder will record a pre-defined number of frames every time you press the START/STOP button. This mode is suitable for recording stop motion animation.
Slow & fast motion recording ([Slow & Fast Motion]): This mode allows you to change the shooting frame rate to achieve a slow motion or fast motion effect during playback.
Pre-recording ([Pre Rec]): The camcorder will start recording approximately 3 seconds before you press the START/STOP button. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.
Interval Recording Mode
Set the interval and number of frames in advance. Sound is not recorded in this mode.
Configuring Interval Recording Mode
1 Open the [Interval] submenu.
Other Functions] > [Interval Rec] > [Interval][
2 Select the desired interval and then press SET.
- See the following table for the available intervals.
3 Select [Rec Frames], select the desired number of frames and then press SET.
- Available options depend on the frame rate used: 1, 3, 6 and 9 frames (when [w Other Functions] > [24.00P] is set to [On] or [Frame Rate] is set to [23.98P], [29.97P] or [59.94i]) or 2, 6 and 12 frames (when [w Other Functions] > [Frame Rate] is set to [25.00P], [50.00i], [50.00P] or [59.94P]).
Activating Interval Recording Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
Other Functions] > [Special Rec][
2 Select [Interval Rec] and then press SET.
- [INT STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing).
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
- The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames at the set interval.
- The tally lamp illuminates.
- [INT STBY] changes to [
INT REC ] while recording frames and [
INT STBY] while between intervals.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
- All of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip.
- The tally lamps go out and [INT STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [INT] flashing).
NOTES
- You can use only one special recording mode at a time.
- While recording, you cannot change the interval or number of frames.
- Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip.
- Interval recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be deactivated also if you change the [w Other Functions] > [24.00P], [NTSC/PAL], [Bit Rate/Resolution] or [Frame Rate] setting.
- The time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source, the running mode will switch to [Rec Run] during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to its previous setting.
- During special recording mode, the time code signal will not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal.
Frame Recording Mode
Set the number of frames in advance. We recommend operating the camcorder remotely or stabilizing the camcorder, for example, on a tripod. Sound is not recorded in this mode.
Configuring Frame Recording Mode
1 Open the [Rec Frames] submenu.
[Other Functions] > [Frame Rec] > [Rec Frames]
2 Select the desired number of frames and then press SET.
- Available options depend on the frame rate used: 1, 3, 6 and 9 frames (when [Other Functions] > [24.00P] is set to [On] or [Frame Rate] is set to [23.98P], [29.97P] or [59.94i]) or 2, 6 and 12 frames (when [w Other Functions] > [Frame Rate] is set to [25.00P], [50.00i], [50.00P] or [59.94P]).
Activating Frame Recording Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
Other Functions] > [Special Rec][
2 Select [Frame Rec] and then press SET.
- [FRM STBY] appears at the top of the screen (with [FRM] flashing).
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
- The camcorder automatically records the set number of frames.
- The tally lamp illuminates.
- [FRM STBY] changes to [
FRM REC] while recording frames and [
FRM STBY] when frames are not being recorded. - Repeat until you finish recording.
4 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
Other Functions] > [Special Rec][
5 Select [Off] and then press SET.
- Frame recording mode ends and all of the recorded frames are joined together into one clip.
- The tally lamp goes out and [STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
NOTES
- You can use only one special recording mode at a time.
- While recording, you cannot change the number of frames.
- Some frames at the point the recording was stopped may be recorded and added to the end of the clip.
- Frame recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be deactivated also if you change the [w Other Functions] > [24.00P], [NTSC/PAL], [Bit Rate/Resolution] or [Frame Rate] setting.
- The time code advances by the number of frames recorded. If the running mode of the time code is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source, the running mode will switch to [Rec Run] during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to its previous setting.
- During special recording mode, the time code signal will not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal.
Slow & Fast Motion Mode
When you set [
Other Functions] > [Frame Rate] to a progressive frame rate, the camcorder can record with a frame rate (shooting frame rate) that is different from the playback frame rate. Recording a clip at a higher frame rate than the [Frame Rate] setting will result in a slow motion effect during playback (up to 1/2.5 of the original speed). Conversely, a lower frame rate will result in a fast motion effect (up to 60x the original speed).Sound is not recorded in this mode.
Configuring Slow & Fast Motion Mode
1 Open the [S&F Frame Rate] submenu.
Other Functions] > [Slow & Fast Motion] > [S&F Frame Rate][
2 Select the desired shooting frame rate and then press SET.
- Available shooting frame rates depend on other video configuration settings in use.
Activating Slow & Fast Motion Mode and Recording
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
Other Functions] > [Special Rec][
2 Select [Slow & Fast Motion] and then press SET.
- [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
- The selected shooting frame rate appears on the right of the screen next to the [w Other Functions] > [Frame Rate] setting (the playback frame rate).
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
- The camcorder automatically records at the set frame rate.
- The tally lamp illuminates.
- [S&F STBY] changes to [
S&F REC] while recording.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
- The camcorder records the clip.
- The tally lamp goes out and [S&F STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
NOTES
- You can use only one special recording mode at a time. In addition, slow & fast motion mode cannot be used with double slot recording.
- While recording, you cannot change the shooting frame rate.
- For lower shooting frame rates, it may take approximately 1 second to stop recording.
- Slow & fast motion mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be deactivated also if you change the [w Other Functions] > [24.00P], [NTSC/PAL] or [Bit Rate/Resolution] setting.
- When the bit rate is set to 50 Mbps, relay recording is not available during slow motion recording.
- The time code advances while video is recorded. If the running mode of the time code is set to [Free Run] or the time code is input from an external source, the running mode will switch to [Rec Run] during special recording mode. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to its previous setting.
- During special recording mode, the time code signal will not be output from the TIME CODE terminal or HD/SD SDI terminal.
Pre-recording Mode
When pre-recording mode is activated, the camcorder starts recording continuously into a temporary memory of approximately 3 seconds so when you press the START/STOP button, the clip will contain also approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before you pressed the button.
1 Open the [Special Rec] submenu.
[Other Functions] > [Special Rec]
2 Select [Pre Rec] and then press SET.
- [PRE REC STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
3 Press the START/STOP button to begin recording.
- The tally lamp illuminates.
- [PRE REC STBY] changes to [PRE REC] while recording.
4 Press the START/STOP button again to stop recording.
- The camcorder records the clip, including approximately 3 seconds of video and audio recorded before the START/STOP button was pressed.
- The tally lamp goes out and [PRE REC STBY] appears at the top of the screen.
NOTES
- You can use only one special recording mode at a time.
- Pre-recording mode will be deactivated if the special recording mode is changed or turned off. It will be deactivated also if you change the [w Other Functions] > [24.00P], [NTSC/PAL], [Bit Rate/Resolution] or [Frame Rate] setting.
- During pre-recording mode, the time code will be recorded with the running mode set to [Free Run], regardless of the previous setting. Alternatively, you can use an external time code signal. When the time code is recorded, it will include the 3 seconds before the START/STOP button was pressed. When special recording mode is deactivated, the running mode will return to its previous setting.