Changing the mode settings
AUTO DATE∗ <ON/OFF>
•Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. •Select OFF not to record the date.
CLOCK SET∗
Select this item to reset the date or time.
DEMO MODE∗ <ON/OFF>
•Select ON to make the demonstration appear without cassette. •Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode.
Notes on DEMO MODE
•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette. Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system.
•You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder.
•If you insert a cassette during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can start recording as usual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.
To look at the demonstration at once
Eject the cassette, if inserted. Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display. The demonstration will begin. When you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.
Items for VTR mode only
EDIT <ON/OFF>
•Select ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing. •Normally select OFF.
HiFi SOUND <STEREO/1/2>
•Normally select STEREO.
•Select 1 or 2 to play back a dual sound track tape.
TBC∗ <ON/OFF>
•Select ON to correct for jitter. •Select OFF not to correct for jitter.
The picture may not be steady when played back.
Note on TBC setting
Set TBC to OFF when playing back: •A tape you have dubbed over.
•A tape on which you recorded the signal of a TV game or similar machine.
If the playback picture fluctuates while you hold the camcorder, set TBC to OFF.
DNR∗ <ON/OFF>
•Select ON to reduce noise. •Select OFF to not reduce noise.
The following settings work only during playback
EDIT, HiFi SOUND, TBC, and DNR.
∗ These settings are retained even when the battery is removed, as long as the lithium
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battery is in place.