I It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. DoCDAMERA ISPLAYCDAMERA ISPLAY
not apply force.ON SCREEN �LCD/TV
DATE/TIME �AOUT
I There may be a delay after you open the cassette holderTIME CODE �OFF
CLOCK25.12.03CLOCK25.12.03
cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.ADJ.17:30ADJ.17:30
I If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does
not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If
the cassette holder still does not open, turn theRETURN
camcorder off then on again.
I If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette
holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes
later, insert it again.
I When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold
place to a warm environment, wait a short time before
opening the cassette holder cover.
0
I Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automati-
cally. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the
cassette holder cover.
I Closing the cassette holder cover before the cassette
holder comes out may cause damage to the camcorder.
I Even when the camcorder is switched off, a cassette can
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be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed
with the camcorder switched off, however, it may not4 5 @$
recede. It is recommended to turn the power on before
loading or unloading.
I When resuming recording, once you open the cassette
holder cover a blank portion will be recorded on the tape
or a previously recorded scene will be erased (recorded
over) regardless of whether the cassette holder came out
or not. See page 14 for information about recording fromRecording Mode Setting
the middle of a tape.
Set the tape recording mode depending on your
preference.
Date/Time Settings
1Set the Power Switch @ to O� while pressing
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, butdown the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder
its display can be turned on or off during playback
( pg. 34).fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder is
turned on.
1Set the Power Switch @ to O� while pressing
down the Lock Button $ located on the switch, and2Press MENU 4. The Menu Screen appears.
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder3Press + or � 5 to select O (CAMERA)� and press
fully. The Power lamp 0 lights and the camcorder isSELECT/SET 3.
turned on.
4Press + or � 5 to select OREC MODE� and press
2Press MENU 4 to access the Menu Screen.SELECT/SET 3. The Sub Menu appears. Select OSP�
or OLP� by pressing + or � 5 and press SELECT/SET
3Press + or � 5 to select O (CAMERA DISPLAY)�
and press SELECT/SET 3.3. Press + or � 5 to select ORETURN�, and press
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.
4Press + or � 5 to select OCLOCK ADJ.�. Press
Y Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing ( pg. 40) are
SELECT/SET 3 and Oday� is highlighted. Press + or �
possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
5 to input the day. Press SELECT/SET 3. Repeat to
YOLP� (Long Play) is more economical, providing
input the month, year, hour and minute.
1.5 times the recording time.
Press + or � 5 to select ORETURN�, and press
SELECT/SET 3 twice. The Menu Screen closes.NOTES:
NOTES:I If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
I Even if you select OCLOCK ADJ.�, if the parameter is not
I It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on
highlighted the camcorderOs internal clock continues to
this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.
operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/
I During playback of a tape recorded on another
time parameter (day), the clock stops. When you finish
camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
setting the minute and press SELECT/SET 3, the date
momentary pauses in the sound.
and time begin operation from the date and time you just
set.
I pg. 49, OBuilt-in ClockOs Rechargeable Lithium Battery�.
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