SYSTEM

“ SYSTEM” functions which are set when the Power Switch @ is set to “” are also applied when the

Power Switch @ is set to “” ( pg. 35).

SYSTEM

BEEP

–

MELODY

TALLY

–

ON

REMOTE

–

ON

DEMO MODE

–

ON

PR I OR I TY

–

LCD

CAM RESET

 

 

RETURN

 

 

BEEP

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect ( pg. 17, 29).

[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It also activates the shutter sound effect ( pg. 17, 29).

TALLY

OFF: The tally lamp remains off at all times.

[ON]: The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.

REMOTE

OFF: Disables the camcorder from receiving the remote control's beam signals. The camcorder cannot be operated by the remote control.

[ON]: Enables the camcorder to receive the remote control’s beam signals.

DEMO MODE

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take place.

[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme 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 “ ” or “” .

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 tape 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”.

EN

PRIORITY

[LCD]: When the LCD monitor is fully open, even if the viewfinder is pulled out, the image is displayed only on the LCD monitor; it will not be displayed in the viewfinder.

FINDER: When the viewfinder is pulled out, even if the LCD monitor is fully open, the image is displayed only in the viewfinder; it will not be displayed on the LCD monitor.

CAM RESET

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

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-preset.

CAMERA DISPLAY

•Settings made in the “ CAMERA DISPLAY” Menu are effective only for video shooting.

•Settings made in the “ CAMERA DISPLAY” Menu remain effective even when the Power Switch @ is set

to “ ”. However, the menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch @ is set to “”.

CAMERA D I SPLAY

ON SCREEN

–

LCD / TV

DATE / T I ME

–

AUTO

 

T I ME CODE

–

OF F

 

CLOCK

 

25 . 12

. 03

ADJ .

 

17

: 30

RETURN

ON SCREEN

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/TIME

OFF: The date/time does not appear.

[AUTO]: Displays the date/time for approx. 5 seconds in the following cases:

•When the Power Switch @ is set from “OFF” to “ ” or “”.

•When tape playback starts. The camcorder displays the date/time when scenes are recorded.

•When the date is changed during tape playback.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

•The date indication can also be turned on/off by pressing the DISPLAY Button U on the remote control.

[ ] = Factory-preset

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