Getting Started
26. BATTERY EJECT Lever
Releases the battery attached to camcorder.
27. EJECT Switch
Slide this switch to open the cassette door. 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," p18)
28. Power Zoom Control
Use this to zoom automatically ("Using the Power Zoom," p 26).
29. PLAY Button
Use to playback recorded tapes.
30. STOP button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set dat and time.
31. AUDIO/VIDEO Output 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", p32).
32. REW/REVIEW Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder rewinds at approximately 7 times normal playback speed ("Using Forward and Reverse Search", p29). 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.
33. F.FWD 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 ("Using Forward and Reverse Search", p29). Also use this button to set date and time.
34. 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.
35. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch
This switch turns the camcorder on and off. Set the switch to CAM for camera recording, and to VIDEO for playback. 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.
36.Hand Strap Refer to page 20.
37.Clock Battery Compartment
Pull the battery holder and install the clock battery (provided). (See "Loading Clock and remote Control Batteries" on page 14.)
38. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket
Use this threaded socket to mount the camcorder to a tripod.
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