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Menus related to taking pictures
ª[DATE/TIME]
This switches between date and time indications. ≥The movie camera automatically records the
date and time of picture taking on the tape.
ª[AUDIO REC]
Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems.
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. (The original sound recorded is preserved after audio dubbing.)
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. Audio can be recorded in higher quality. (The original sound recorded is erased after audio dubbing.)
≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit. If you want to edit the sound on a model with an audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take pictures.
ª[DISPLAY]
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum display.
ª[BEEP SOUND]
Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording ≥When you turn on the power
≥When the unit goes from quick start standby mode to recording pause
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording ≥When you turn off the power
≥When the unit goes into quick start standby mode
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs
ª[POWER SAVE]
[OFF]: | When about 5 minutes passed |
| without any operation, the standby |
mode automatically will be set. In the standby mode, [;] blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the recording start/stop button.
[5 MINUTES]: When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the movie camera automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you use the movie camera, turn it on again.
≥In the following cases, the power may not turn off even when set [POWER SAVE] >>
[5 MINUTES].
≥When connecting to the AC outlet (When using the AC adapter)
≥When connecting the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment
Menus related to playback
ª[12bit AUDIO]
If you want to edit the sound on a model with an audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take pictures.
You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when playing back a tape with sound recorded in [12bit].
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound recorded.
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound on the tape added with audio dubbing.
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back both [ST1] and [ST2] sounds.
≥Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit. When playing back a tape recorded on this unit, you will not be able to hear the sound if [ST2] is set. Set [ST1].
ª[AUDIO OUT]
This switches the sound to be played back. [STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub
| sound) |
[L]: | Left channel sound (main sound) |
[R]: | Right channel sound (sub sound) |
Other menus
ª[INITIAL SET]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition.
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.)
ª[DEMO MODE]
If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette, the movie camera is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is cancelled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a cassette, or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].
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