Condition - Sony Handycam CCD-TR416 Operating Instructions Manual

Use this feature Io check the tope o++_ditit+n before recc, t dh_g, so that votl can get the
best possible picture (ORC).
(1) While the camcorder is m Standby mode, press MENU to displa_ the n_,enu,
{2) Turn the contrtH dial to select _, th{H1 pl+ess the dial
{3} Turn the control dial to select ORC TO SET, then pIt"_ the dial.
"'S_l ARt iS IOP KEY" flashes.
(4}
Press 51AP.I'/STOP.
The eameorder takes about 5 1{} second._ to check the tape c{}ndition and then
rett)rns to Standby l/lode, ,,_
Each time you insert the cassette
Pc, florin the above pro_edl_ires.
Notes on the ORC function
• When you set OP, C rio SE'I, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0.1 second so
that the camcorder carl check the tape condition. Be careful _ hen you rise a recorded
tape. ']he 0,1 second k_lank i_ erased if you record [tom the point ;x here you set OP,_2
TO SET for more than 2 sec{_nds, or if 5ou record over the blank
• Ynu cannot use lhis function on a tape with the red Fnark oo the {assette exposed.
• OP, C stands for "Optimizing the Recprding Condition."
45