Sony CCD-TR416 - Manual (Page 46)

Use this tcaturo to chock the tape condition botoro recording, so that voii can get the
best possible picture (ORC).
(1) While the camcorder is in Standby mode, press N4HNU to display the menu,
(2) 1 urn the control dial to select ES, then press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select C^RC TO SPhl’, then press the dial.
"S'l AR l /S rOI’ KKY" flashes.
(4) Press START/STOP.
The camcorder takes about 5 - 10 seconds to check the tape condition and tlien
returns to Standhv mode, ^
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Each time you insert the cassette
Perform the above procedures.
Notes on the ORC function
• When you set ORC TO SET, the recording on the tape is erased for about 0.1 second S(^
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 rectird from the point where y(ui set ORC
TO SET for naore than 2 seconds, or it you record over the blank.
• You cannot use this function on a tape with the red mark on the cassette exposed.
•ORC stands for "Optimizing the Recording Condition.”
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