IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS

mode. (See "DATE/TIME SETTING" on page 20.)

Diagram of Camera

Diopter Control

To use the electronic viewfinder without eyeglasses on, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment.

"BATTERY" Release Lever

Releases the battery attached to the video camera/recorder.

"DC IN 9.6V" Jack

When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional), connect this jack and the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adapter/charger or the car's cigarette lighter socket.

Cassette Holder

Press "STOP/EJECT" button to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting.

NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder.

"REC/PAUSE" Button

This button is used to control the camera/recorder. When the "POWER" switch is set to the "CAM" position, pressing this button starts the tape to begin recording. "REC" appears in the viewfinder.

When this button is pressed again, "" appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops and the camera/recorder enters the record/pause (stand-by) mode.

NOTE: This button may be also used to display a still picture during the playback mode.

Power Zoom Switch/ "TRACKING" Control

This switch performs zooming electrically. "W": Picture becomes wider gradually. "T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.

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

Lens Cap Tab

Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene. The tab also prevents the lens cap from swinging around on its cord.

Hand Strap

Adjust to best fit your hand.

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