Checking the tape condition before recording (ORC)
Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture.
(1) While in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.
(2) Turn the control dial to highlight ORC TO SET and press the control dial to select it.
“START/STOP KEY” appears.
(3) Press START/STOP.
The camcorder takes about 5 seconds to check the condition of the tape head and the cassette.
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Display window
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This indicator rotates in performing ORC
Each time you insert the cassette
Perform the above procedures.
To see if you have performed ORC
Perform steps 1 and 2 above. If “ORC ON” is displayed, the tape condition has been checked.
Notes on ORC TO SET setting
•When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0.1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition. Be careful when you use a recorded tape. The 0.1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds, or if you record over the blank.
•You cannot set ORC TO SET for a cassette with its tab out (red).
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