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Getting to Know Your Camcorder
OSD (On Screen Display)
j.Time (see page 40)
Shows the time of the recording.
k.Title (see page 42)
Shows the title of the recording. It is superimposed on the scene.
l.Self diagnosis (see page 57)
(TAPE!, TAPE END!, PROTECTION!) Checks the operation of the Camcorder.
m.DSE (Digital Special Effect) (see page 38) Indicates the DSE mode is active.
The operation modes are GHOST, STROBE, SEPIA, B&W, NEG., MIRROR, ART, MOSAIC, 16:9 (WIDE) and CINEMA.
n.Tape counter
Shows amount of the tape used.
o.Operation mode
Indicates depending on which operating mode is active.
The operation modes are STBY, REC 
, STOP, PLAY( 
), FF( 
), REW( 
), EJECT.
p.EASY & CUSTOM
Shows when the EASY or CUSTOM mode is active.
q.DEW( 
) condensation (see page 60)
Visable if moisture or condesation is detected within the camera.
r.Digital zoom (see page 29) Shows the digital zoom is active.
s.Snap Shot (VP-W87/W87D only) (see page 46)
Shows the remaining available time for Snap Shot recording.
t.PB DSE (see page 54)
Shows that the PB DSE mode is active.
u.Zero return
v.White Balance mode (see page 47) Shows which White Balance mode is active.
The White Balance modes are AUTO, INDOOR( 
) and OUTDOOR( 
).
w.Hi8 (VP-W80/W87/W87D only)
Indicates the use of the Hi8 tape in CAMERA or PLAYER modes.
In case of not being tape, display Hi8 on the screen in CAMERA or PLAYER modes.
x. Remocon ( OFF) (VP-W87/W87D only)
Indicates the remocon off mode is activated.
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