"REC/PAUSE" Button
This button is used to control the camcorder. When this button is pressed with the camcorder set to the
recording mode, the tape runs to start recording. "REC" appears inthe viewfinder.
When this button is pressed again, " "appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops and the camcorder enters
the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
INOTE: This button maybe also Usedto display a still pictureduring 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 onanother VCR. Adjust for best picture. Ejecting the cassette returns the
tracking to the normal position.
Lens Cap Tab
• Place the lens cap onthis tab when you are ready to record ascene. The tab also prevents the lens cap from
swinging around on its cord.
Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit to your hand
"BRIGHT" Control
Use to adjust the viewfinder brightness. Seepage 33.
Apower source must be connected before inserting or removing cassettes Once connected, cassettes
can be inserted or removed whether the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is on or off.
Inserting a cassette
1 Connect the POWER SOURCE (See pages 9and 10)
2. Press "STOP/EJECT". The cassette door will open automatically.
3. Insert the cassette so the transparent window is toward you and the arrow toward the cassette holder. Slide
the cassette into cassette holder as far as itwill go.