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USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
SYSTEM
“
SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power
Switch
y
is set to “
” are also applied when the
Power Switch
y
is set to “PLAY” (
墌
pg. 24).
BEEP
OFF:
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter
sound is recorded on the tape.
BEEP:
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 (
墌
pg. 18).
[MELODY]:
Instead of a beep, a melody sounds
when any operation is performed. It also activates the
shutter sound effect (
墌
pg. 18).
TALLY
OFF:
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
[ON]:
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of
recording.
REMOTE
OFF:
Disables the camcorder from receiving the
remote control's beam signals. The camcorder cannot
be operated by the remote control.
[ON]:
Enables the camcorder to receive the remote
control’s beam signals.
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.
Demonstration starts in the following cases:
• When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO
MODE” is turned “ON”.
• With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no
operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch
y
is set to “
” or “
” .
Performing any operation during the demonstration
stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is
performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the
demonstration will resume.
NOTES:
●
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be
turned on.
●
“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder
power is turned off.
●
If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not
be available. After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
PRIORITY
[LCD]:
When the LCD monitor is fully open, even if
the viewfinder is pulled out, the image is displayed
only on the LCD monitor; it will not be displayed in the
viewfinder.
FINDER:
When the viewfinder is pulled out, even if
the LCD monitor is fully open, the image is displayed
only in the viewfinder; it will not be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
CAM RESET
[RETURN]:
Does not reset all settings to the
factory-preset.
EXECUTE:
Resets all settings to the factory-preset.
CAMERA DISPLAY
• Settings made in the “
CAMERA DISPLAY” Menu
are effective only for video shooting.
• Settings made in the “
CAMERA DISPLAY” Menu
remain effective even when the Power Switch
y
is set
to “
”. However, the menu settings can be changed
only when the Power Switch
y
is set to “
”.
BRIGHT
墌
pg. 11, “To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display”
ON SCREEN
LCD:
Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the date,
time and time code) from appearing on the connected
TV screen.
[LCD/TV]:
Makes the camcorder’s display appear on
screen when the camcorder is connected to a TV.
DATE/TIME
OFF:
The date/time does not appear.
[AUTO]:
Displays the date/time for approx. 5
seconds in the following cases:
• When the Power Switch
y
is set from “OFF
(CHARGE)” to “
” or “
”.
• When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays
the date/time when scenes are recorded.
• When the date is changed during tape playback.
ON:
The date/time is always displayed.
• The date indication can also be turned on/off by
pressing the
DISPLAY
Button
k
on the remote
control.
[ ] = Factory-preset
RETURN
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DATE /
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CLOCK
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12 . 03
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5
2
30
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17
BR I GHT
MELODY
EEP
B
–
RETURN
AM RESET
C
LCD
R I OR I TY
P
–
ON
EMO MODE
D
–
ON
EMOTE
R
–
ON
AL LY
T
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S
Y
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