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Mastering the Basics

Confirmation/Warning Beeps

The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.

TAPE + CAMERA , TAPE + (VCR)PLAY , CARD + CAMERA , CARD + (VCR)PLAY

SYSTEM

BEEP••••••••ON

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To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.

•All camcorder sounds, including the shutter sound that sounds when recording a still image onto a memory card will be turned off.

Demonstration Mode

You can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see the demonstration, do either of the following:

•With no cassette or memory card inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu.

•Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes after turning it on.

TAPE + CAMERA , CARD + CAMERA

DISP.SET UP

DEMO MODE•••ON

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To turn the demonstration mode off, open the menu and select DISP. SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close the menu.

Note:

•To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.

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