SYSTEM
“
SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power
Switch u is set to “ 
” are also applied when the Power Switch u is set to “PLAY” ( pg. 31).
SYSTEM
BEEP | – | MELODY |
TALLY | – | ON |
REMOTE | – | ON |
DEMO MODE | – | ON |
PR I OR I TY | – | LCD |
CAM RESET |
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RETURN |
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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 ( pg. 17, 25).
[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 17, 25).
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 u 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”.
EN
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
EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the
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 u is set
to “ 
”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch u is set to “ 
”.
CAMERA D I SPLAY
BR I GHT | – | LCD / TV | |
ON SCREEN | |||
DATE / T I ME | – | AUTO |
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T I ME CODE | – | OF F |
|
CLOCK |
| 25 . 12 | . 03 |
ADJ . |
| 17 | : 30 |
RETURN
BRIGHT
pg. 12, “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 u 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 ; on the remote control.
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