Automatic demonstration mode

Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and can be used to confirm how these functions operate. ( pg. 9)

DEMO MODE

(Factory-preset: ON)

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.

ON: Demonstrates certain functions such as Program 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 is set to “A” or “M”.

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 cassette 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”.

Display Menu CAMERA DISPLAYBrightness adjustment of the displayBRIGHT

For details, refer to “Brightness Adjustment Of The Display” ( pg. 13).

Display setting
ON SCREEN

(Factory-preset: LCD/TV)

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 and time display setting
DATE/TIME

(Factory-preset: AUTO)

OFF: The date/time does not appear.

AUTO: Displays the date/time for approx.

5 seconds when the Power Switch is set from “OFF” to “A” or “M”.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

Title impose

For details, refer to “Title Impose” ( pg. 44).

TITLE W/

(Factory-preset: IMAGE)

BACKGRND: Superimposes the title/frame over images.

IMAGE: Superimposes the title/frame with its white background.

Priority setting

When the viewfinder is pulled out while the LCD monitor is opened, you can select which one to use.

PRIORITY

(Factory-preset: LCD)

LCD: Allows you to use the LCD monitor.

FINDER: Allows you to use the viewfinder.

Resetting menu settingsCAM RESET

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

RETURN: Does not reset all settings to the factory- preset.

Time code setting
TIME CODE

(Factory-preset: OFF)

OFF: Time code is not displayed.

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are not displayed during recording.

Clock adjustmentCLOCK ADJ.

Allows you to set the current date and time. ( pg. 14)