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Mastering
the Basics
The camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in the
illustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when you
turn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before the
camcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of the
camcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.
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Confirmation/Warning beeps
To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then select
BEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.
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You can see a demonstration of the camcorder’s main features. To see the
demonstration, do either of the following:
• With no cassette or memory card inserted, turn the DEMO MODE on in the
TAPE CAMERA menu or CARD CAMERA menu and close the menu.
• Leave the camcorder with no cassette or memory card inserted for five minutes
after turning it on.
Demonstration mode
DEMO MODE••••ON
DISP.SET UP
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To turn the demonstration mode off, open the menu and select DISP.
SET UP. Then select DEMO MODE, set it to OFF and close the menu.
Note:
• To cancel the demo mode once it has begun: push any button, turn off the
power, load a cassette or insert a memory card.
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