Others
(Green): | While the Card being read | |
(Red): | Using the card that cannot be | |
recognized | ||
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To Display Date/Time Indication
This switches between date and time indications. Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. (pp. 18, 19, 20)
•The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape.
To Change the Display Mode
Set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [ON] or [OFF]. Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum display. (pp. 19, 20)
Progressive Photoshot
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases.
When using Tape Recording Mode
•Digital Zoom [ ]
•1/750 s or faster shutter speed
•When brightness is insufficient
•When the MagicPix Function is ON
•When the Portrait is used
•When the Gain Up mode is set to ON
When using Card Recording Mode
•When brightness is insufficient
•When the Gain Up mode is set to ON
Power Save Mode
Set [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES] or [OFF].
[OFF]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the standby mode automatically will be set. In the standby mode, [ ] blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you use the Camcorder, turn it on again.
•The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off when you connect the USB Cable or the DV Cable with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the PC Mode.
Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ INITIAL SET] >> [YES].
•The initializing takes a little while.
•Initializing will not erase a clock setting (p. 20) that has been adjusted.
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory Indications
: | A cassette with the accidental erasure | |
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] | ||
| ||
| position is inserted. | |
| No cassette is inserted. | |
The | ||
: | The Warning/Alarm Indication appears | |
| when you record yourself. Turn the LCD | |
| Monitor towards the Viewfinder and check | |
| the Warning/Alarm Indication. | |
: | No card is inserted. |
END : The tape came to the end during recording.
: The video heads are dirty. (pp. 55~56)
Textual Indications
DEW DETECT/ EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. Take out the cassette and wait for a while. It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. (p. 55)
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. (pp. 55~56)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Press the [RESET] Button (p. 60). This may solve the problem.
LOW BATTERY:
The Battery is low. Recharge it. (p. 11)
NO TAPE:
No tape is inserted. (pp. 13~14)
CHECK REC TAB:
You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position.
You are attempting Digital Dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position.
WRONG TAPE FORMAT:
You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is incompatible.
COPY PROTECTED:
Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard.
CARD ERROR:
The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder. You are attempting to format a failed card.
It displays, when you attempt to insert the incompatible card to Card Slot.
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