I It takes a few seconds for the cassette holder to open. Do
CDAMERA ISPLAYCDAMERA ISPLAY
not apply force.BRIGHT
I There may be a delay after you open the cassette holderDATE/TIME �ON SCREEN �LCD/TVAOUT
cover until the cassette holder opens. Do not use force.TIME CODE �OFF
CLOCK25.12.03CLOCK25.12.03
I If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder doesADJ.17:30ADJ.17:30
not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If
the cassette holder still does not open, turn the
RETURN
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.
I Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes automati-
cally. Wait until it recedes completely before closing the
cassette holder cover.t
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
be loaded or unloaded. After the cassette holder is closed
with the camcorder switched off, however, it may noty u
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 outRecording Mode Setting
or not. See page 14 for information about recording from
the middle of a tape.Set the tape recording mode depending on your
preference.
Date/Time Settings1Set the Power Switch u to O� while pressing
down the Lock Button y located on the switch, and
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder
its display can be turned on or off during playback
fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp t lights and the
( pg. 31).
camcorder is turned on.
1Set the Power Switch u to O� while pressing2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in. The Menu
down the Lock Button y located on the switch, and
Screen appears.
open the LCD monitor fully or pull out the viewfinder
fully. The POWER/CHARGE lamp t lights and the3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select
camcorder is turned on.O (CAMERA)� and press it.
2Press the MENU/VOLUME wheel % in to access4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select OREC
the Menu Screen.MODE� and press it. The Sub Menu appears. Select
OSP� or OLP� by rotating the MENU/VOLUME wheel %
3Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select
and press it. Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to
O (CAMERA DISPLAY)� and press it.
select ORETURN�, and press it twice. The Menu
4Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to selectScreen closes.
OCLOCK ADJ.�. Press it and Oday� is highlighted. RotateY Audio Dubbing and Insert Editing ( pg. 36) are
the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to input the day. Press it.possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.
Repeat to input the month, year, hour and minute.YOLP� (Long Play) is more economical, providing
Rotate the MENU/VOLUME wheel % to select1.5 times the recording time.
ORETURN�, and press it twice. The Menu Screen
closes.NOTES:
I If the recording mode is switched during recording, the
NOTE:playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.
Even if you select OCLOCK ADJ.�, if the parameter is notI It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on
highlighted the camcorderOs internal clock continues tothis 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 finishcamcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be
setting the minute and press the MENU/VOLUME wheel %momentary pauses in the sound.
in, the date and time begin operation from the date and
time you just set.
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