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Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Lock Button POWER/
VIDEO/ AUTOCHARGE lamp
MEMORY
MENU
Power Switch
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.
Power Switch Position
REC:
●Allows you to perform recording on the tape.
●Allows you to set various recording functions using the menus. ( pg. 29)
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. 29)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “
/
” ( pg. 32), 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.
Auto/Manual Mode
Press AUTO button repeatedly to switch to auto/ manual recording mode. When manual mode is selected, the indicator “M” appears on the LCD monitor.
Auto Mode : A
You can record using no special effects or manual adjustments.
Manual Mode : M
Manual recording is possible by setting various functions.
AUTO 
MANUAL
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “REC”, 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.
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