Canon E 500 - Manual (Page 18)

0:35:40
SP
10 SEC
Tape Counter
During recording, the tape counter in the
viewfinder indicates how long you have recorded.
In the case shown in the diagram, you have
recorded for approximately 35 minutes and 40
seconds (in SP mode).
• The tape counter is reset to 0:00:00 when you
press the C. RESET button, or each time you
load a cassette.
• The tape counter also appears during playback
and record search, so you can use it to verify
how long the tape has run.
• Tape counter time and actual recording length
may be slightly different. Use the tape counter
only as an approximate guide.
• When recording in LP mode, actual recording
length is approximately twice the tape counter
time.
Recording Reminder * •
When you start to record, the camera counts off
the first 10 seconds of your recording and
displays from “0 SEC” to “10 SEC” in the
viewfinder. This is to help you make sure your
scenes aren’t too short, for easy viewing and
editing. Try to record for at least the full 10
seconds. BCTsl
• Recording reminder time and actual recording
length may be slightly different. Use the
recording reminder only as an approximate
guide.
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