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4-5 System Resetting/Resetting Camera Functions

This DVD video camera/recorder has two types of reset function: “System reset” and “Resetting camera functions”.

The reset operation will return the various settings to the defaults when the DVD video camera/ recorder was shipped from factory.

Information:

If a defect occurs in product, take note of settings, and then execute system reset: The defect may disappear.

4-5-1 List of items to be reset

Table 4-5-1 shows the items that will be reset to defaults at the factory by the two types of reset operation: “system reset” and “resetting camera functions”.

Use the memo column provided in the table to enter the settings of any received device.

(1)Procedure for checking settings

1)Connect the battery or the AC adapter/charger.

2)Set the QUICK MODE switch to “OFF”.

3)Insert a DVD-RAM disc, and then set the power switch to “VIDEO”. For subsequent steps, operate the DVD video camera/recorder while viewing the LCD monitor or viewfinder.

4)Press the MENU button to display the camera function setup menu screen: Make sure of the settings.

5)Operate the joystick to display the menu screens for record function setup, date function setup, LCD monitor setup and initial setup in sequence, making sure of the settings.

At this time, the items on photo quality, external photo input and self-timer will not appear, since they are related to photo recording: Check them in steps 6) and 7).

6)Set the power switch to “[CARD]PHOTO”. It is not necessary to insert a card at this time.

7)Press the MENU button to display the camera function setup menu screen, and then operate the joystick to display the record function setup menu screen in order to check the settings on photo quality, external photo input and self-timer.

8)After checking is complete, press the MENU button to restore the ordinary screen.

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