Sony CCD-TR78 Operation Manual (primary manual) Operation Manual page 12

Camera Recording
Note on recording
When you record from the beginning of the tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before actual
recording. This prevents the camcorder from missing any start-up scenes when you play back the
tape.
Notes on recording mode
• This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode.
The playback quality in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.
• When a tape recorded on this camcorder in LP mode is played back on other types of 8mm
camcorders or VCRs, the playback quality may not be as good as that on this camcorder.
Notes on the tape counter
• The tape counter indicates the recording time. Use it as a guide. There will be a time lag of several
seconds from the actual time. To set the counter to zero, press COUNTER RESET.
• If the tape is recorded in SP and LP modes mixed, the tape counter shows incorrect recording time.
When you intend to edit the tape using the tape counter, record in same (SP or LP) mode.
Note on beep sound
As indicated with ≥ in the illustrations, a beep sounds when you turn the power on or when you
start recording and two beeps sound when you stop recording, confirming the operation. Several
beeps also sound as a warning of any unusual condition of the camcorder (p. 55). Note that the beep
sound is not recorded on the tape. If you do not want to hear the beep sound, set BEEP to "OFF" (p.
29).
Note on the AUTO DATE feature
The clock is set to East Coast Standard Time at the factory. You can reset the clock (p. 33).
The AUTO DATE feature shows the date automatically once a day. However, the date may
automatically appear more than once a day when:
– you reset the date and time.
– you eject and insert the tape again.
– you stop recording within 10 seconds.
When moving from indoors to outdoors (or vice versa)
Turn STANDBY up and point the camcorder at a white object for about 15 seconds so that the white
balance is properly adjusted.
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