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E
Mastering
the Basics
The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by
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in the
illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you
turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the
camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the
camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.
BEEP••••••••ON
SYSTEM
(
40)
Confirmation/Warning beeps
To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select
BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.
+
,
+
,
+
,
+
PLAY
(VCR)
CARD
CAMERA
CARD
PLAY
(VCR)
TAPE
CAMERA
TAPE
You can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see the
demonstration, do either of the following:
• With no cassette or memory card inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the
TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu.
• Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes
after turning it on.
Demonstration mode
DEMO MODE••••ON
DISP.SET UP
(
40)
+
,
+
CAMERA
CARD
CAMERA
TAPE
To turn the demonstration mode off, open the menu and select DISP.
SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close the menu.
Note:
• To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the
power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.
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