Changing the mode settings
ORC TO SET*
Select this item to automatically adjust the recording condition to get the best possible recording.
If you have already performed function, “ORC ON” is displayed.
CLOCK SET*
Reset the date or time.
AUTO DATE* <ON/OFF>
•Select ON to record the date for 10 seconds after recording has started. •Select OFF to not record the date.
DEMO MODE* <ON/OFF>
•Select ON to make the demonstration appear. •Select OFF to deactivate the demonstration mode.
Notes on DEMO MODE
•DEMO MODE is set to STBY (Standby) at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you set the POWER switch to CAMERA without inserting a cassette.
Note that you cannot select STBY of DEMO MODE in the menu system. •You cannot select DEMO MODE when a cassette is inserted in the camcorder.
•If you insert a cassette during the demonstration, the demonstration stops. You can start recording as usual. DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.
•When NIGHTSHOT is set to ON, “NIGHTSHOT” appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen and you cannot select DEMO MODE
To look at the demonstration at once
Eject the cassette, if inserted. Select ON of DEMO MODE and erase the menu display. The demonstration will begin.
When you turn off the camcorder once, DEMO MODE automatically returns to STBY.
WORLD TIME*
Select this item to set the clock by a time difference.
REC LAMP* <ON/OFF>
•Select OFF when you do not want the camera recording/battery lamp at the front of the unit to light up.
•Normally select ON.
30