IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS

"STOP/EJECT" Button

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

￿This button is used in the stop mode to open the cassette holder.

"F.FWD" Button

Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. "" appears in the viewfinder.

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/EJECT" button to stop tape movement.

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

"PLAY" Button

Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode.

NOTE: When the camcorder is in the record/pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button will play the tape at normal speed.

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

￿These buttons are used for title making buttons when the "TITLE" button is pressed. (See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 29.)

￿These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause (stand-by) mode. (See "DATE/TIME SETTING" on page 20.)

Camera Diagram

"BATTERY" Release Lever

Releases the battery attached to the video camcorder.

Cassette Holder

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

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

"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.

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