Basic Techniques
visible.
6.To stop recording press the Start/Stop button and REC disappears from the viewfinder replaced by 
. This places the camcorder in standby.
Note: TAPE END flashes in the viewfinder when about 3 minutes or less remain of the tape cassette.
Note: If the camcorder is left in record/pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the camcorder turns off automatically. To restart it press the Start/Stop button and the camera returns to record/pause mode.
Playing Back Your Recording
Depending on the setup of your video equipment, you connect the camcorder in one of the 3 methods explained below.
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached
Hookup Illustration
1.Connect the provided audio/video output cable to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of your VCR.
Note: If your VCR has two (stereo) AUDIO IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the left- channel AUDIO IN jack.
2.Connect the other ends of the cable to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT jacks of the camcorder.
3.Insert a previously recorded cassette into the camcorder.
4.Turn on your VCR and place it in the camcorder input mode (consult your VCR manual for details). Operate the television as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.
5.Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to
VIDEO.
6.Press the PLAY button to begin playback.
7.Press the STOP button when finished.
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks
Hookup Illustration
1.Connect the provided audio/video output cable to the AUDIO IN and VIDEO IN jacks of your television.
Note: If your television has two (stereo) AUDIO IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the left-