Camera recording
To focus the viewfinder lens
If the viewfinder is not in focus at all or when you use the camcorder after someone else has used it, focus the viewfinder lens. Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever so that the indicators in the viewfinder come into sharp focus.
Note on the lighting aperture
If direct sunlight enters the lighting aperture, the picture in the viewfinder appears brighter. When this happens, colors in the viewfinder may change.
Notes on the tape counter
•The tape counter indicates the recording or playback time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag of several seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET.
•If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time. When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter as a guide, record in same (SP or LP) mode.
Note on beep sound
As indicated with ³in the illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you start recording and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming the operation. Several beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder. Note that the beep sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, set BEEP to OFF in the menu system.
Note on the AUTO DATE feature
The clock is set to East Coast Standard time at the factory. You can reset the clock. The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day. However, the date may automatically appear more than once a day when:
–you reset the date and time.
–you eject and insert the tape again.
–you stop recording within 10 seconds.
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