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Right side/Jack covers/Underside Illustration
22. AV IN/OUT Jack (Behind the jack cover)
Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television ("Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks", P.28).
23. AV OUTPUT Jacks (Behind the jack cover)
Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television ("Playing Back Your Recording", p.26, 27, "Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR", p.38, "Recording Television Programs", p.39).
24.Shoulder Strap Slots Attach a shoulder strap here.
25.Clock Battery Compartment
Pull the battery holder and install the clock battery (provided).
26. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket
Use this threaded socket to mount the camcorder to a tripod.
Basic Techniques
The batteries are in place and charged, the date and time are set, and you are familiar with the controls. Is time to make a recording. Basic recording is easy and simple. Hooking up the camcorder to your TV is not complicated but give yourself plenty of time to ensure connections are correct.
This section guides you through basic recording and playback. Practice the basic techniques of recording and playback on something unimportant such as traffic or a short tour of your backyard. Once familiar with how the machine works you can move to the more sophisticated features with less stress.
Let's get started!
Making a Basic Recording
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1.Connect the camcorder to a power source ("Loading Batteries; Camcorder Batteries," p 15, "Using Alternative Power Sources," p.17).
2.Insert an 8mm cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p.18).
3.Press the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch as you slide it to CAM. 
appears and the camcorder is now ready to record.
4.Use the diopter control to match the viewfinder's focus with your eyesight.
5.When you are ready to record press the Start/Stop button. REC appears in the viewfinder and the camcorder records the picture you see in the viewfinder.