Connections & Setup
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Power switch
Turn on the camcorder
Set the Power switch to the desired setting, either automatic ( A ) or manual ( M ) record mode, powered
off (OFF), or in playback mode ( 
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The POWER indicator comes on when the camcorder is turned on.
Automatic recording A places the camcorder into AutoShot™ mode. Focus, exposure, iris control, white balance, and the video light are controlled by the camcorder during automatic recording.
Manual recording mode M allows you to control many of the camcorder’s special features, including accessing the menus and setting the clock.
POWER indicator
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| R | RETAKE | F |
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| CHARGE | POWER REFRESH | EJECT |
COUNTER |
| IPE |
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| P . | AE |
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Notes:
•Many special effects don’t operate in AutoShot mode (see pages
•The camcorder automatically turns off to save battery power if you leave it in
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