Changing The Language Setting; Step 4: Making Adjustments Before Recording - Sony Handycam DCR-DVD610 Operating Manual

®90 degrees
(max.)
G)90 degrees to the
camcorder
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder
(CD),
then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (@).
After recording, set the LENS COVER
switch to CLOSE to close the lens cover.
Slide the LENS COVER switch to OPEN.
Step 4: Making
adjustments before
recording
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Touch
A
(HOME) -+
iii
(SETTINGS)
-+ [CLOCKIOOLANG]-+
[00
LANGUAGE SET], then select the
desired language.
" Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for
about 3
months,
the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then
set the date and time again (p. 124).
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
• In the default setting, the power turns off
automatically if you leave your camcorder
unoperated for approximately 5 minutes, to save
battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 89).
.
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Tips
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the media, and can be displayed during
playback ([DATA CODE], p. 84).
• See page 115 for information concerning
"World time difference."
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
([CALIBRATION], p. 122).
Step 3: Turning the power on, and
setting the date and time (Continued)
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
(DCR-DVD71 0/DVD81 0)
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Press and hold DISPIBATT INFO for a few
seconds until
:~~F
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want