8 EN GETTING STARTED
Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
POWER/CHARGE lamp
Power Switch
Lock Button
MMENU/VOL. 
VIDEO/MEMORY
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/ MEMORY Switch.
Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording. The “A” indicator appears on the display.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 25)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
●Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
●Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.
●Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 25)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a tape. If
“REC SELECT” is set to “
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” ( pg. 28), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.
MEMORY:
●Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.
●When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the currently selected image size appears.
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.
INFORMATION:
The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.
Date/Time Settings
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback.
( pg. 25, 28)
1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 12)
3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen appears.
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Wheel to input the month, and |
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year, hour and minute. |
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7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL. 
Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and 
press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.
NOTE:
Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock continues to operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/ time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish setting the minute and press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in, the date and time begin operation from the date and time you have just set.