Recording
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Flying Erase Head
A separate erase head is mounted on
the spinning headwheel (hence the term
“flying”). This allows you to make
clean edits without the “glitches” or
“rainbow noise” that may occur at the
beginning or the end of recordings.
Microphone
The microphone picks up the sound
during a recording. It is more sensitive
to sounds coming from the direction the
lens is pointed.
Model Pro848 Only: External
Microphone Jack
The camcorder has an external
microphone jack (MIC) for attaching an
optional microphone.
DISPLAY Button
Press the DISPLAY button when the
camcorder is connected to a TV monitor
to have the viewfinder displays appear
on the TV screen. They will be
recorded during tape copying if they
appear. Press DISPLAY again to
remove them.
Microphone
Model Pro848 Only
MIC (External Microphone Jack)
Automatic White Balance and Iris
The camcorder automatically adjusts the
white balance and iris to give you the
best recording for each scene.
Tape Time Remaining Display
The camcorder will automatically
calculate the tape time remaining on the
cassette in the camcorder during
recording or playback. The indicator
will appear in the viewfinder at the
halfway point of the tape.
and
appear as
you near the end of the tape.
TAPE END flashes when you have
reached the end of the tape.
Viewfinder Display
PLAY
STOP
DISPLAY
REC
ZOOM
COUNTER
MEMORY
RESET
REW
F FWD
PAUSE
T
W
DISPLAY
Button
DISPLAY
Button
