Getting Started, Identifying Controls | - 20 - |
A power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette can be inserted or removed.
5.Microphone
6.Record Indicator
This indicator lights when the camcorder is recording.
7. Infrared Receiver
The area where infrared signals from the wireless remote are received. Aim the remote control to this area for best results.
8. EJECT Switch
A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed though the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p.18).
9. DATE/TITLE (DISP.) Button
Use this button to record the date, time and title on your tape. Any time that the date, time and title displays appear in the viewfinder, they are recorded on your tape. (This button can be used instead of DISPLAY button on the remote control in the VIDEO mode.)
Note: Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time or creating a title.
12.Ring of Tape Transport 
- F.F Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder fast forwards at approximately 9 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and time.
- STOP Button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set date and time.
- REW Button
Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder rewinds at approximately 7 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and time. Furthermore, use this button to review the last few seconds of the tape you are recording.
- PLAY Button
Use to playback recorded tapes.
Right side/Battery cover Illustration
11. FOCUS Control Buttons
Press these buttons simultaneously to select manual or automatic focus. For manual focusing ("Using Manual Focus", p. 35), press the F or N buttons to bring the subject into focus. When using manual focus, FOCUS appears in the viewfinder.
12. Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment.
13. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch
Hold down the red button as you slide the switch to CAM or VIDEO. You do not need to hold down the red button to slide the switch to OFF.
14. INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button
Use this button to magnify the image being recorded 1.5 times.
15. Power Zoom Switch
Use this to zoom automatically ("Using the Power Zoom," p.33).
16. Camera Light Shoe
Attach the DC camera light here.
17. OPEN Lever
Use this to open or close the cover of the power supply attachment holder ("Camcorder Batteries", p15).
18. Power Supply Attachment Section (Behind the cover)
Attach a battery or alkaline batteries here ("Camcorder Batteries", P.15, 16).
19.Hand Strap Refer to page 13.
20.DC IN Jack (Behind the jack cover)
When using the AC adapter/charger, connect one end of the DC cord (provided) to this jack and the other end to the DC OUTPUT jack of the AC adapter/charger. When using the car battery cord (optional), connect this jack and the DC OUTPUT jack of the car battery cord.
21. Start/Stop Button
When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAM press this button to start recording. When pressed a second time the camera pauses. During playback use this button to stop the tape temporarily. Pressing a second time resumes normal playback.