23E Masteringthe BasicsConfirmation/Warning beepsThe camcorder’s short operation confirmation beeps are indicated by ` in theillustrations. Beeps sound upon certain camcorder operations such as when youturn the camcorder on, during the self-timer countdown, right before thecamcorder’s automatic shut-off, and also upon any unusual condition of thecamcorder. Beeps are not recorded on the tape.BEEP••••••••ONSYSTEM( 37)To turn the beep off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Then selectBEEP, set it to OFF and close the menu.Turning off the tally lamp+ , + , + , + PLAY(VCR)CARDCAMERACARDPLAY(VCR)TAPECAMERATAPE+ , + , + PLAY(VCR)CARDPLAY(VCR)TAPECAMERATAPEThe tally lamp lets you know that thecamcorder is recording, receivingsignals from the wireless controller orcounting down for the self-timer.However, its flashing may be reflectedinto the lens during close-up recording,or when recording through glass.You may therefore decide to turn it off.To turn the tally lamp off, open the menu and select SYSTEM. Thenselect TALLY LAMP, set it to OFF and close the menu.• The tally lamp no longer flashes during recording, but it will still light up whenthe camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller and during the self-timer countdown.TALLY LAMP••ONSYSTEM( 37)
