Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Press the SET-PUSH dial to set the DISPLAY item to "ON".
· The time code appears.
T I ME CODE MEMORY RE SE T ON D I SP L AY OF F OUTPUT TC0 05 35 END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
PUSH
Display format
TC0 00 10 20
Frame number* Second Minute Hour
*Displayed during still or frame advance playback.
Time code Note: If "TC" does not appear, turn the SETPUSH dial to select "MEMORY", and then press the dial until "TC" is displayed.
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Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the time code screen.
To turn off the time code
· The example screens for this feature are for Tape Playback mode.
Useful Features
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During tape playback (or tape recording), press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Turn the SET-PUSH dial (Q) to select "TIME CODE", and then press the dial (W) to display the time code screen.
MENU ON REMOT E ----------- 3 ---------T I ME CODE OF F D I SPL AY SOUND CH I ME ----------- 4 ---------END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
After performing step 2 above, turn the SETPUSH dial to select "DISPLAY", and then press the dial to select "OFF".
Notes: · When the tape reaches an unrecorded section, the time code returns to zero (TC0:00:00). · You can also turn on and off the time code by pressing the T/C ON/OFF button on the infrared remote control.
PUSH
Q W
Displaying the time code on a TV during tape playback
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In Tape Playback mode, perform steps 1 to 3 above. Turn the SET-PUSH dial (Q) to select "OUTPUT", and then press the dial (W) to select "ON".
T I ME CODE
T I ME CODE MEMORY RE SE T D I SP L AY OUTPUT
PUSH
Q W
OF F OF F
MEMORY RE S E T ON D I SP L AY ON OUT PUT TC0 05 35 E ND [ ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
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Using the Tape Counter
The tape counter shows the elapsed playback or recording time in hours, minutes and seconds during tape playback or tape recording. (The counter continues to count internally even while it is not being displayed. ) This feature can be set and used in both Tape Playback and Tape Recording modes.
· The example screens for this feature are for Tape Playback mode.
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Turn the SET-PUSH dial (Q) to select "RESET", and then press the dial (W).
· The time code display changes to the tape counter display, which is set to "0:00:00".
T I ME CODE
PUSH
Q W
MEMORY RE S E T ON D I SP L AY OF F OUT PUT 0 00 00 E ND [ ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
Tape counter
1 2
Before tape playback (or tape recording), press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Turn the SET-PUSH dial (Q) to select "TIME CODE", and then press the dial (W) to display the time code screen.
MENU ON REMOT E ----------- 3 ---------T I ME CODE OF F D I SPL AY SOUND CH I ME ----------- 4 ---------END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
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Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the time code screen, and then begin tape playback (or tape recording).
· You can check the playback (or recording) time with the tape counter.
6 0min AUDIO1+ 2
PUSH
Q W
0 00 02 SP
Useful Features
T I ME CODE MEMORY RE SE T D I SP L AY OUTPUT
Note: · The counter reading may differ slightly from the actual time. This is especially noticeable when the tape has been rewound or fast forwarded a number of times, in which case there can be a difference of several seconds.
OF F OF F
To turn off the tape counter
After performing step 2 above, turn the SETPUSH dial to select "DISPLAY", and then press the dial to select "OFF".
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Press the SET-PUSH dial to set the DISPLAY item to "ON".
· The time code appears.
T I ME CODE MEMORY RE SE T ON D I SP L AY OF F OUTPUT TC0 05 35 END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
PUSH
Time code
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Useful Features Playback Counter Memory
Use the counter memory feature when you want to return to the beginning of a particular scene on a tape. The position where the counter was reset (M 0:00:00) is stored in memory to make it easier to return to that point on the tape.
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Press the Rewind button (C) to return to the beginning of the desired scene.
· The tape will automatically stop when the counter reaches "M 0:00:00".
6 0min AUDIO1+ 2
Tape Playback mode
1 2 3 4
Useful Features
M 0 11 2 5 SP
Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears. Turn the SET-PUSH dial to select "TIME CODE", and then press the dial to display the time code screen. Turn the SET-PUSH dial (Q) to select "MEMORY", and then press the dial (W).
· The counter memory indicator appears.
M 0 00 00 SP
Notes: · The Fast Forward button (B) can be used in the same way. · The tape may stop slightly ahead or behind the point where you reset the counter to "M 0:00:00".
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Press the Play/Still button ( the scene.
) to view
PUSH
Q W
T I ME CODE MEMORY RE SE T ON D I SP L AY OF F OUTPUT M 0 05 4 2 END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
Tape Recording mode
1 2
Perform steps 1 to 4 above. · Manual Focus cannot be used when the microphone sound level is adjusted manually. · When you want to cancel all manual settings and return to Auto mode, press the AUTO ON/OFF button.
Q W
. F OCUS
SE T AUT O SP
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Turn the SET-PUSH dial (Q) to select "SET", and then press the dial (W) to set the manual focus.
6 0min MANUA L MF
PUSH
Q W
. FOCUS
SE T AUTO
Advanced Features
MANUA L
MENU
----------- 1 ---------MANUA L F OCUS E XPOSURE SHUT . SP E ED ----------- 2 ---------COMPOS I T E
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Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.
· "MF" is displayed.
Manual focus indicator
6 0min MANUA L MF
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Advanced Features Recording
Setting the Shutter Speed
The shutter speed of the camcorder is preset to auto mode, which automatically chooses the optimal shutter speed for the ambient light. However, depending on the subject or situation, you may want to set the shutter speed manually to create a high-quality picture.
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Turn the SET-PUSH dial to select the desired shutter speed.
. SP E ED
PUSH
10 000
250 SP 50
1 2 3
Set the camcorder to Tape Recording or Card Recording mode. Press the MENU/DISPLAY button until the menu screen appears.
MANUAL MENU
Shutter speed indicator
10000 4000 2000 1000 500 250 120 50 AUTO
Shutter speed 1/10, 000 sec. Variable
1 2H / 2 4H 2 4H ----------- 1 ---------MANUAL F OCUS E XPOSURE SHUT . SP E ED ----------- 2 ---------END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
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Press the SET-PUSH dial.
· The selected shutter speed is displayed on the menu screen.
MANUA L
PUSH
MENU
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Advanced Features
Turn the SET-PUSH dial (Q) to select "SHUT. SPEED", and then press the dial (W) to display the shutter speed selection screen.
MANUAL
PUSH
E XPOSURE SHUT . SP E ED 250 ----------- 2 ---------COMPOS I T E QU I CK RE TURN OF F ----------- 3 ----------
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MENU
Press the MENU/DISPLAY button to turn off the menu screen.
Q W
1 2H / 2 4H 2 4H ----------- 1 ---------MANUAL F OCUS E XPOSURE SHUT . [. . . ] END [ME NU / D I SP L AY ]
Note: · The demonstration will pause if you press the MENU/DISPLAY button. If you leave it for 60 seconds, or turn the power off temporarily and then set the Power switch to CAMERA, the demonstration will begin again.
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Appendix
Before Requesting Service
The following conditions do not always denote trouble. Therefore, perform the checks described below before calling for service. If the problem cannot be corrected by the use of this guide, remove the mains plugs from the wall socket, and contact the dealer or supplier from whom the unit was purchased in order to obtain service. [. . . ]