Camcorder Features 25
Camera Edit
Edit as you record by positioning the tape
with F.FWD, REW, or PLAYwhile the
camcorder is in record pause.
The CAMERA/VCR switch must be in
CAMERA.
• Press and hold REW(rewind) to
visually search the recorded tape in
reverse.
• Press and hold F.FWD(fast forward) to
visually scan forward on the recorded
tape.
• Press and hold PLAY to view the
recorded tape at normal speed.
When you release the button, the
camcorder will return to record pause at
that point on the tape.
Tape Positioning
You can quickly position the tape using
F.FWD (fast forward) or REW (rewind)
when the camcorder is stopped.
The CAMERA/VCR switch must be
inVCR.
• Press F.FWD (fast forward) to fast-
forward the tape. Press STOPto stop.
• Press REW (rewind) to rewind the tape
to the beginning. Press STOPto stop.
Electronic Indexing
The camcorder automatically records an
index mark every time it begins
recording after the cassette door has been
opened, an edit feature has been used, the
camcorder has been placed in the stop
mode, or the power has been turned off
for an extended period of time.
The INDEX indicator will flash briefly in
the viewfinder when the camcorder is
recording an index mark.
Later, when you play back the indexed
tape in a VCR that has a compatible
indexing feature called “VHS Index
Search System” the invisible marks can
be located automatically. See your VCR
owner’s manual for index playback
instructions.
REC
INDEX
Display in Viewfinder
INDEX
Indicator