[. . . ] Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 2 ­ 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. If you haven't used your camcorder for awhile, the heads may be dirty. we recommend periodically cleaning the video heads with a cleaning cassette (optional). [. . . ] With "DEMO MODE" set to "ON", if there is no operation for about 3 minutes after the Power Switch is set to "REC". Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will resume. NARRATION Although it is not possible to perform audio dubbing with this camcorder, you can hear sound from an audio-dubbed tape during playback using this function. [OFF]: Original sound is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. ON: Dubbed sound is output on both "L" and "R" channels in stereo. MIX: Original and dubbed sounds are combined and output in stereo on both "L" and "R" channels. [ ] = Factory-preset SOUND MODE and NARRATION During tape playback, the camcorder detects the sound mode in which the recording was made, and plays the sound back. According to the menu access explanation on page 22, select "SOUND MODE" or "NARRATION" from the Menu Screen and set it to the desired parameter. The settings below are effective only for video playback except "BRIGHT". Allows you to set the video recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference. It is recommended you use "REC MODE" in Playback Menu when using this camcorder as a recorder during dubbing. If a cassette is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. "DEMO MODE" remains "ON" even if the camcorder power is turned off. If "DEMO MODE" remains "ON", some functions will not be available. Night-Alive cannot be activated simultaneously with "SNOW" or "SPORTS" of "PROGRAM AE", or all modes of "SHUTTER". 31) During Night-Alive, it may be difficult to bring the camcorder into focus. This camcorder allows you to choose the type of image output format for recording. When using this mode on a TV with a normal screen ratio, refer to your TV's instruction manual. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV's instruction manual. This feature lets you record still images that look like photographs onto a tape. Makes dark subjects or areas even brighter than they would be under good natural lighting. [. . . ] Near appliances generating strong magnetic or electric fields (speakers, broadcasting antennas, etc. In places subject to extremely high (over 40°C) or extremely low (under 0°C) temperatures. In places where humidity is extremely low (below 35%) or extremely high (above 80%). Avoid using the unit DO NOT leave the unit If the cassette is used more than once consecutively, damage to the video heads may result. [. . . ]