The end search, date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape.

Low-angle Recording

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The carrying handle is equipped with a duplicate set

LOCK lever

of recording and zoom controls, ideal for low-angle

Start/stop

recording. Slide the LOCK lever towards the lens to

button

prevent accidental operation.

 

 

Zoom lever

Power Saving Mechanisms

STANDBY Button

Pressing the STANDBY button for more than 1 second in record pause or VCR STOP mode activates the power save mode (The message “ENTERING POWER STANDBY” will be displayed). This shuts the power down to the camera and VCR sections while maintaining the camera settings. The camcorder retains the exposure lock and color bars settings. Press the STANDBY button again to turn the camcorder back on.

Power Save Function

In order to protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the power save mode (VCR STOP) after 3 minutes in record pause mode. If left 2 more minutes without any operation, the camcorder will automatically shut off. However, you can activate or deactivate the camcorder’s automatic shut-off with the [POWER SAVE] option in the [SYSTEM/ ] submenu. Even if the power save is set to [ON], the camera section will still be powered, so the camcorder will retain camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed. Therefore, you can adjust the camera section without worrying about the automatic shut-off. This mode, where only the VCR is shut off (VCR STOP) can also be assigned to a custom key ( 90).

MENU

SYSTEM/

POWER SAVE•••ON

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Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/ ]. Select [POWER SAVE], select a setting option and close the menu.

When set to [ON]: To turn the camcorder on, press the STANDBY button or set the POWER dial to OFF and then back to a recording program.

When set to [OFF]: To start recording, press the start/stop button. To go into record pause mode, use the custom key ( 90).

Recording

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