Basic Techniques

Using Still

To view a still picture during playback press the Start/Stop. Press the Start/Stop button again to resume playback. If you leave the camcorder in play/pause mode for more than 5 minutes the camcorder automatically stops the cassette to prevent damage to the tape.

Note: When you engage play/pause mode the still picture will have some interference or noise. This is normal.

Using Forward and Reverse Search

When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the F.F button and REW button to find the spot quickly.

Press F.F button during playback to play the tape forward at approximately 9 times normal speed. Press PLAY button to return to normal playback.

Press REW button during playback to play the tape backwards at approximately 7 times normal speed. Press PLAY button to return to normal playback.

Note: When you engage F.F button or REW button the picture will have some interference or noise. This is normal during search mode.

To Play Back a Recording at Double the Normal Speed

Activate the video playback mode by moving the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch to "VIDEO". Press the PLAY button located on either the camcorder or the remote control one time and the video will appear in the viewfinder or a connected monitor. While the tape is playing press the PLAY button again and the camcorder will now play both audio and