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Advanced operations
Optimizing the recording condition
Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the
best possible picture (ORC).
(
1
)
While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.
(
2
)
Turn the control dial to select
Ò
, then press the dial.
(
3
)
Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial.
“START/STOP KEY” flashes.
(
4
)
Press START/STOP.
The camcorder takes about 5 – 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then
returns to Standby mode.
Each time you insert the cassette
Perform the above procedures.
Notes on the ORC function
•When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0.1 second so
that the camcorder can check the tape condition. Be careful when you use a recorded
tape. The 0.1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC
TO SET for more than 2 seconds, or if you record over the blank.
•You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.
•ORC stands for “Optimizing the Recording Condition.”
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STBY 0:00:00
ORC
MENU
LO
CK
START/STOP
S
TA
ND
BY
START/STOP
KEY
3
TAPE SET
REC MODE
ORC TO SET
REMAIN
RETURN
TAPE SET
SP
REC MODE
ORC TO SET
REMAIN
RETURN
TAPE SET
REC MODE
ORC TO SET
REMAIN
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