IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS

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"MIC WIND/NORM" Switch

This switch is used to reduce noise that occurs due to wind. Place the switch in the NORMAL position for normal use.

"F.FWD" Button

Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. "FAST FWD" appears in the viewfinder whenever the tape counter or time remaining is present. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content.

Press "PLAY" button to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP" button to stop tape movement.

NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the camera/recorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this button.

"STOP" Button

The "STOP" button is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward operations. The "STOP" button has no effect during record operation.

"AUDIO DUB" Button

This button is used to record new audio in place of existing audio without erasing the video. See page 36.

"VIDEO DUB" Button

This button is used to record new video in place of existing video without erasing the audio. See page 37.

"TRACKING" Button

Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR. Adjust for best picture. Ejecting the cassette returns the tracking to the normal position.

"STILL (REC/PAUSE)" Button

When this button is pressed during recording, the tape stops and the camera/recorder enters the record/pause (stand-by) mode. When this button is pressed again, the tape begins recording. This button may be also used to display a still picture during playback mode.

(REW, PLAY, F.FWD, and STOP/EJECT)

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