Steady Shot - Sony Handycam CCD-TR2300 Service Manual

When you shoot, the ",_ indicator appears in the viewfinder. This indicates that the Use this feature to check the tape condition before recording, so that you can get the
Steady Shot function is working and the camcorder compensates for camera-shake, best possible picture.
(1) While in Standby mode, press MENU to display the menu.
Set STEADY SHOT to OFF. (2) Turn the control dial to highlight ORC TO SET an_l press the control dial to
select it.
"START/STOP KEY" appears.
_ "{Y (3) Press START/STOP.
STEADY SHOT [ The camcorder takes about 5 seconds to check the condition of the tape head
and the cassette.
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Display window
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TO activate the Steady Shot function again , [_ , ,,,]
" The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake, _8. ~
• If you install a wide conversion lens (not supplied), the camcorder may cause minor
shading when STEADY SHOT is set to ON. In this case, set STEADY SHOT to OFF.
Display window
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This indicator rotates in performing ORC
Each time you insert the cassette
Perform the above procedures.
To see if you have performed ORC
Perform steps I and 2 above. If "ORC ON" is displayed, the tape condition has been
checked.
When the tab on the cassette exposes the red mark
You can not use ORC.
Note on ORC TO SET setting
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 set ORC TO
SET for a cassette with its tab out (red).
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