Sony DVCAM DSR-PDX10 Service Manual page 278

Recording a picture
Notes
• Fasten the grip strap firmly.
• The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
while recording. However, they are recorded automatically on the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE on PAGE2 during playback. You can also use the
Remote Commander for this operation (p. 43).
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow, the POWER switch can
no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the further side
(unlock position) as the default setting.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the DVCAM format and the DV format on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
– When you use a cassette with cassette memory, however, you can make the transition
smooth even after ejecting the cassette if you use the END SEARCH (p. 39).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby for five minutes
The head drum of the camcorder automatically stops rotating. This is to prevent the
tape wear and save the battery power. To re-start recording, press START/STOP. It
may take more time to start recording. This is not a malfunction.
Note on the recording format
The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes when you change the recording format.
The battery use time when you record using the LCD screen
The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.
After recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Remove the battery pack.
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