Sony Optimizing the recording condition

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 Ò, then press the dial.

(3) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial. “START/STOP KEY” flashes.

(4) Press START/STOP.

The camcorder takes about 5 to 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode.

1	MENU	2	TAPE SET
			REC MODE
			ORC TO SET
			REMAIN
		3	TAPE SET
			REC MODE
			ORC TO SET
			REMAIN
			RETURN
		4	L
			CK
			O
			S
			T
			A
			N
			D
			BY

ORC

TAPE SET

REC MODE SP

ORC TO SET

REMAIN

RETURN

START/STOP

KEY

STBY 0:00:00

operations Advanced

START/STOP

Each time you insert the cassette

Perform the above procedures.

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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