Canon EOS-1D C - Manual (Page 47)

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The time code is a time reference
recorded automatically to synchronize
the video and audio during movie
shooting. It is recorded at all times in the
following units: hours, minutes, seconds,
and frames. It is mainly used during
movie editing.
Set the time code with [z5: Time code].
[Rec run] : The time code counts up only while you are shooting
a movie. The time code will be continuous across
sequential movie files.
[Free run] : The time code counts up whether you are shooting or
not.
You can set the time code’s start time.
[Manual input setting] : You can freely set the hour, minute, second,
and frame.
[Reset] : The time set with [Manual input setting] and
[Set to camera time] is reset to 00:00:00. or
00:00:00: (p.50).
[Set to camera time] : Sets hours, minutes, and seconds to match
the camera’s internal clock. “Frames” will be
set to 00.
3 Setting the Time Code
Count Up
Start Time Setting
If [Free run] is set and you change the time, zone, or daylight saving
time (zp.40), the time code will be affected.
“Regenerate” function is not available, that reads the last time code
recorded in the old card and resumes the count in the new card when
you replace or switch the card.