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RECORDING

AdvancedFeatures(cont.)

Menu Screen Available Using The MENU Button (cont.)

DATE/TIME

 

Allows you to set the current date and time (pg. 7).

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE LENGTH

 

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used (pg. 8).

 

 

 

 

 

REC TIME

 

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Animation and Time-Lapse

 

 

 

recording (pg. 33).

INT. TIME

 

This feature allows you to set the parameters for Self-Timer (pg. 32) and Time-

 

 

 

Lapse recording (pg. 32, 33).

TALLY LAMP

 

OFF

The tally lamp remains off at all times.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

JLIP ID NO.

 

This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer

 

 

 

using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 07.

 

 

 

 

 

DEMO MODE

 

OFF

Automatic demonstration will not take place.

 

 

 

ON

Demonstrates certain functions such as Fade/Wipe, etc. When

 

 

 

 

“DEMO MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed,

 

 

 

 

the demonstration starts.

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

 

 

 

 

When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that

 

 

 

 

allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is

 

 

 

 

not available.

 

 

 

 

By turning off the camcorder or inserting a tape whose Erase

 

 

 

 

Protection tab is in the position that allows recording into it,

 

 

 

 

“DEMO MODE” is set to “OFF” automatically.

 

 

 

 

During the demonstration, all functions except zoom are

 

 

 

 

disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

: Factory-preset

 

 

 

 

 

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GR-FX505, GR-FX305, GR-FX405 specifications

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