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EN
RECORDING
Advanced Features (cont.)
Date/Time Menu Explanations
INDICATION
ON
Makes all the indications appear in the camcorder (
Z
pg. 21).
OFF
Keeps all the indications (except the tape running indicator, warnings, etc.) from
appearing in the camcorder (
Z
pg. 21).
ON SCREEN
OFF
Keeps the camcorder’s display from appearing on the connected TV screen.
ON
Makes the camcorder’s display appear on screen when the camcorder is connected to
a TV.
DISPLAY
ON
Makes the date/time settings appear in the camcorder (
Z
pg. 20).
OFF
Keeps the date/time settings from appearing in the camcorder.
DATE/TIME
Allows you to set the current date and time (
Z
pg. 8).
System Menu Explanations
TELE MACRO
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom
magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of
focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as
large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
SCENE
5S
Z
pg. 22.
5SD
Z
pg. 22.
ANIM.
Allows you to record a 1/3-second clip. By using an inanimate object and changing its
position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving (
Z
pg. 22).
BEEP/TALLY
ON
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of
recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (
Z
pg. 24).
OFF
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
WIND CUT
OFF
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
ON
Helps cut down on noise created by wind.
• “
” appears.
•The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.
SOUND MODE
32 kHz
Enables recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for
use when performing audio dubbing.
48 kHz
Enables recording of stereo sound on two separate channels.
ID NUMBER
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer using
the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.
DEMO. MODE
OFF
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
ON
Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and
can be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO. MODE” is set to
“ON” and the Recording Menu is closed, demonstration starts.
NOTES:
●
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
●
By turning off the camcorder, “DEMO. MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.
OFF
ON
: Factory-preset
