Sony CCD-TR500 - Manual (Page 18)

Changing the Mode Settings
HIS <AUTO/OFF>
• Select AUTO to have the camcorder automatically set the recording mode (HI8 or standard 8 mm)
depending upon cassette type being used.
• Select OFF to record a HI8 tape in standard 8 mm format. See page 39 for details about cassette types.
COMMANDER <ON/OFF>
• Select ON when using the supplied Remote Commander for the camcorder.
• Select OFF when not using the Remote Commander for the camcorder.
EDIT <ON/OFF>
In CAMERA mode, this option is not displayed.
• Select ON to minimize the picture and sound deteriorations when editing.
• Select OFF otherwise.
HIFI SOUND <STEREO / [j ] / [2] >
In CAMERA mode, this option is not displayed.
• Normally select STEREO.
• Select [l) or [2] to play back a dual soundtrack tape.
WIND <ON/OFF>
In the VTR mode, this option is not displayed.
• Select ON to reduce wind noise when recording.
• Select OFF otherwise.
Using the World Clock
Before using the world clock, you need to set the date and time in your home area (p.ii). Reset the ctock
according to the local time zone by setting AREA and D.S T. modes in the menu system. First find the area
name in the “Time zone chart' on page 36.
(1) Turn the viewfinder up. (2) Press MENU to display the menu (3) Press SET to select the area name where
you will use the camcorder. (4) Press ITEM to select D.S.T. item. Press SET to select ON: for Daylight
Savings Time or OFF: for standard time.
The indicator appears in the display window and the area name appears in the viewfinder when using the
world clock. The indicator appears in the display window and the viewfinder when setting to Daylight
Savings Time.
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To Check the Date
Press DATE (+). To turn off the date indicator, press DATE (+) again.
To Reset to Your Home Area Time
Reset the AREA mode in the menu system to your home area name.
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