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, record in same (SP or LP) mode.
Note on beep sound
As indicated with ³ in 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, change the BEEP setting to OFF.
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.
When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that the white balance is properly adjusted.
Using the zoom feature
Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the subject in the scene. For more
T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)
W side: for
Basic operations
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