User manual SONY CCD-M8U

[. . . ] To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 2 Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Checking supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Enjoying picture effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] (8) When you want to stop recording the title, press TITLE. 1, 8 TITLE 2 3 4 6 7 SIZE PRESET TITLE HELLO!HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS!OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END [TITLE] : END PRESET TITLE HELLO!HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS!OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN [TITLE] : END PRESET TITLE HELLO!HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATULATIONS!OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END RETURN [TITLE] : END TITLE THE END [TITLE] : END SMALL TITLE SIZE LARGE THE END [TITLE] : END THE END THE END 46 Superimposing a title To superimpose the title from beginning After step 7, press START/STOP to start recording. To superimpose the title while you are recording After pressing START/STOP to start recording, start from step 1. In this case, beep is not heard. To select the language of preset title When you want to select the language, select return to step 2. Then select language and Advanced operations To use the custom title When you want to use the custom title, select in step 2. Notes on superimposing a title ·If you have not given any custom title, "­ ­ ­ ­ . . . " appears on the display. ·The FADER function works while the title is displayed, however, the title does not fade (CCD-TRV35/TRV65 only). The date and/or time indicator disappears. The recording continues. 49 Optimizing the recording condition Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the best possible picture (ORC). (1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu. (2) Turn the control dial to select Ò, then press the dial. (3) Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then press the dial. The camcorder takes about 5 to 10 seconds to check the tape condition and then returns to Standby mode. 1 MENU 2 3 4 STA TAPE SET REC MODE ORC TO SET REMAIN TAPE SET SP REC MODE ORC TO SET REMAIN RETURN TAPE SET REC MODE ORC TO SET REMAIN RETURN START/STOP KEY CK LO STBY 0:00:00 ND ORC BY START/STOP Each time you insert the cassette Perform the above procedures. Notes on the ORC function ·When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0. 1 second so that the camcorder can check the tape condition. Be careful when you use a recorded tape. The 0. 1 second blank is erased if you record from the point where you set ORC TO SET for more than 2 seconds, or if you record over the blank. ·You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed. 50 Releasing the STEADY SHOT function ­ CCD-M8U/TRV35/TRV65 only When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camerashake. You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use the Steady Shot function. The indicator appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD screen. [. . . ] 51 C, D Camera recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Car battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Charging battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Clock set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]