Security Mode
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Before you begin...
• Connect Camcorder to power source.
Use AC Adaptor for longer recordings.
• Insert cassette with record tab (page 13).
• Set POWER to CAMERA.
• Securely position and aim Camcorder.
Press MENU for _ P,GE_ "1
MENU mode. |o,s_ :o, /
Press UP • or I IV,OEOEFFECTS;FADE )
DOWN • to select| B_CK |
-- SELEGT : PUSH VIA KEY
Press DISPLAY select ON.
Motion Security may mistakenly start
when:
• background is plain, like a white wall, or
has distinct vertical, horizontal, or slanted
stripes, like a venetian blind.
• brightness suddenly changes.
Motion Security may not start when:
• motion is very slow or fast.
• moving object is very small.
• motion occurs only in 1 corner of viewing
area.
• in poor lighting (in this case, MOTION
SECURITY flashes).
• background is plain, like a white wall, or
has distinct horizontal or vertical stripes.
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Press MENU_ for Motion Security
stand-by mode. (if cassette is not
inserted, "r_;l" will flash.)
MOTION
SECURITY
STAND-BY
If REC
MOTION
SECURITY
• Recording will start about 3 seconds
after motion is detected.
• Date and time are recorded if
displayed in EVF (page 19).
• Recording stops about 30 seconds
after motion ceases.
To cancel Security Mode, set POWER to
OFF.
Note:
• Security recording starts if Camcorder is
bumped or repositioned.
• This feature is not available during normal
recording.
• While in Security stand-by, the
following functions are not available:
Record/Pause, Stand-by mode, Digital
E.I.S., Video Effects (Auto/Digital Fade).
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