Optimizing the recording condition

Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC).

(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.

(2) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial.

“START/STOP KEY” flashes.

(3) Press START/STOP.

The camcorder takes about 5 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode.

1 MENU

2

 

1

 

SEL/

 

PUSH

 

EXEC

MENU

WIND COMMANDER ORC TO SET REC MODE TITLE COL TITLE POS TITLE1 SET

[MENU]: END

2

SEL/ PUSH EXEC

START/STOP

KEY

3

 

CK

 

 

O

 

L

 

S

 

ORC

T

 

 

A

 

 

N

 

 

D

 

 

BY

 

START/STOP

 

STBY 0:00:00

Each time you insert the cassette

Perform the above procedures.

To see if the tape condition has been checked

If the ORC indicator lights up in the display window, the tape condition has been checked.

Notes on the ORC function

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 use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.

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