Getting Started
17. Camera Light Shoe
Attach the DC camera light here.
18.Hand Strap Refer to page 24.
19.Start/Stop Button
When the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAMERA 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.
20. REW/REVIEW 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.
21. AV IN/OUT Jack (Behind the jack cover)
Use this jack to connect the camera/recorder to a VCR or television ("Playing Back Your Recordings," p. 26, "Dubbing from the Camera/Recorder to a VCR," p. 38 and "Recording Television Programs", p. 43).
22. DATE Button
Use this button to record the date and time on your tape. Any time that the date and time display is in the viewfinder they are recorded on your tape.
23. STOP Button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set date and time.
Bottom jacks / Remote Illustration
24. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket
Use this threaded socket to mount the camera/recorder to a tripod.
25.TV Control Buttons Used for controlling the TV.
POWER: Turns the TV on and off.
AVX: Used for recording picture and sound from an auxiliary input.
VOLUME: Increase (
) or decrease (
) the volume.
CHANNEL: Top (
) button switches to the next higher channel, bottom (
) button switches to the next lower channel. For these to operate, you must have preset your channels.
("Controlling your TV with the Camcorder's Remote Control" p 40).
26.Recorder's Remote Control
The shaded buttons on the remote control have the same functions as the
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