Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the 
switch. In the manual, 
indicates that a function is available in the operating
mode shown and 
indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in both operating modes.
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
(
, 
) to select an item or change settings.
Press the joystick itself ( 
) to save the settings or confirm an action. On menu screens, this is indicated by the icon 
.
The joystick can also be used in combination with the joystick guide to operate additional functions. Press ( 
) to display/hide the joystick guide (when recording, the joystick guide will appear only when the mode switch is set to 
). The functions that appear on the joystick guide will change depending on the operating mode.
Operating mode | switch Icon display | Operation |
Recording movies.
Playing movies.
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