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Timecode jumps in preset – why?
I just got my 100A back from the shop where they repaired the swtich that allows you to toggle ND filters. Now that works fine but, after an extensive shoot, I notice that each time I change batteries or go from AC to battery there is a dramatic timecode jump on my tape. This is after I have selected a preset timecode and told it to ‘REC run’ in TCG. What’s with that? The camera was not doing this before I sent it in. What setting has the factory changed that I don’t know about? Or, is it the usual ‘operator error’ of the uninformed? Thanks.
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Does the timecode “jump” correspond to the approximate time you don’t have a battery on the camera? You’re sure you’re not in “Free Run” mode?
You internal battery (which stores date/time/TC) information may need a charge. Put AC adaptor on your camera with the battery power off for about 4 hours. See if this helps. This process is described further on page 27 of the manual, though that’s the page number for a 100B. It’s under the Section “Recharging the Built-In Battery”
If this doesn’t work, you might want to check to with your repair shop to see if they had to remove the battery to repair the camera.
Good Luck,
Tim Scarpino
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Always power down when you change the battery or switch to/from AC. Then wait until the little LED next to the CAMERA/VCR button goes off before pulling the plug.
Mike Brown
Video/Film Producer
American Heart Association
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