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I did like the manual said, putting in a tape, turn on in VCR mode, open MENU, go to SETUP MENU, and DEMO is not highlighted so I cannot select it to turn it off. Anyone know of another way to remove the demo?
Thanks!
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There were some demo only models destined for the display areas and those rare units are never going to be anything but in demo mode.
You didn't reveal much detail but as presented I'd return it now.
Bob
Sadly, we bought this new about 10 years ago off eBay from a dealer. I wouldn't doubt that it is 'demo only'. What a dumb thing to do, IMO. Well, till we can buy a new one, I guess we'll just have to put a tape in it and actually record it while it's recording the DVD. That is, unless this doesn't put anything out on the A/V Out jack while it's recording!
I better test that before we set up to record our church service tomorrow.
Thanks for the quick reply, Bob.
May the Lord bless you and yours always!
Don Price
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So it has always done this?
If not, link to the manual and let's read and hope to find a reset.
Bob
I never before tried to use the camcorder to record directly to a DVD recorder. I didn't even know it had a 'demo' feature till we were set to go last Sunday. I tried to access it the ways that the manual said, but the 'DEMO' setting never highlights so it can be selected. I don't have the paper manual handy, so have been using the on-line one. If you see something I missed, please let me know!
Thanks again, Bob!
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