Compact VHS Camcorder Instructions

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ON Records in S-VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 10).
OFF Records in VHS on a VHS or S-VHS cassette ( pg. 10).
Allows you to set the tape length depending on the tape used ( pg. 12).
FULL Make all of the indications appear on the LCD monitor**/
viewfinder during playback or recording.
SIMPLE Make the following indications disappear from the LCD
monitor**/viewfinder during recording or playback: cassette
warning, tape remaining time, battery pack remaining power
indicator and tape length indicator ( pg. 50, 51)
Refer to “Animation” and “Time-Lapse” ( pg. 26).
Refer to “Time-Lapse” ( pg. 26).
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus
depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance of
more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the
maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a
subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
Allows you to select the language (ENGLISH, CHINESE, ARABIC or RUSSIAN) of
Instant Titles ( pg. 25).
Allows you to set the current date and time ( pg. 9).
This number is necessary when connecting the camcorder to a device such as a computer
using the J terminal (JLIP). The numbers range from 01 to 99. Factory setting is 06.
ON Demonstrates certain functions automatically. When “DEMO
MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, the
demonstration starts.
Operating the Power Zoom Lever during the demonstration
stops the demonstration temporarily. If the Power Zoom Lever is
not moved for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration
will resume.
NOTE:
When a tape whose Erase Protection tab is in the position that
allows recording is loaded in the camcorder, demonstration is
not available.
OFF Automatic demonstration will not take place.
RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.)
SYSTEM MENU (cont.)
: Factory-preset
TAPE LENGTH
REC TIME
JLIP ID NO.
DEMO MODE
INT. TIME
TITLE LANG.
S-VHS*
(S-VHS ET*)
(GR-SXM86ED/
SXM85ED/
SXM76ED/
SX56ED only)
DATE/TIME
* S-VHS ET is displayed when a VHS cassette is loaded, and S-VHS is displayed when an S-VHS cassette is
loaded ( pg. 10). If a cassette is not loaded, “S-VHS” will be displayed in the Menu Screen.
S-VHS ET is preset to “OFF”.
** Models equipped with LCD monitor only.
TELE MACRO OFF
ON
DISPLAY