Getting Started, Identifying Controls

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control the volume.

22. Infrared Receiver

The area where infrared signals from the wireless remote are received. Aim the remote control to this area for best results.

23. I. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button

Use this button to magnify the image being recorded 1.5 times.

24. Cassette Holder

a power source must be connected to the camcorder before a cassette can be inserted or removed.

Bottom view Illustration

25. Cassette Holder Close Button

CAUTION: Be sure to press this button to close the cassette holder. Otherwise, the tape may become slack and may be damaged.

26.Camera Mounting Pedestal

27.Camera Release Lever

Slide this lever to separate the camera block.

28. BATT EJECT (Battery Eject) Lever

Slide this lever to open the battery compartment cover when loading a battery and removing it.

29. Battery Release Lever (blue)

Press this lever to remove the battery from the camcorder.

30.Power Supply Attachment Section Load the battery (provided) here.

31.Stand

Lift the fitting for a stand.

32. EXT MIC Jack (Behind the jack cover)

Connect an external microphone (not supplied) here to record sound from the external microphone.

Note: Connecting an external microphone automatically switches off the built-in microphone.

Note: If you use a monaural microphone, the sound is recorded only on the left channel.

Note: Disconnect the external microphone from the camcorder when you are not using it.

33. PHONES (headphones) Jack

Sound being recorded by the microphone or played back can be monitored by headphones connected to this jack.

34. AV IN/OUT Jack (Behind the jack cover)

Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television ("Playing Back Your Recordings on your TV", p.30, "Dubbing from the Camcorder to a VCR", p.49 and "Recording Television Programs", p.52).

35.Camera Cable Connection Ring Connect the provided extension cable here.

36.Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket

Use this threaded socket to mount the camcorder on a tripod or the tiltable monopod provided.

37.External Power Cord Attachment Section Attach the external power cord (provided) here.

Remote control Illustration

38. A/V DUB Button (only on the remote control)

Use this button to record new audio and video over existing audio and video.

39. Camcorder Remote Control

The shaded buttons on the remote control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the camcorder.

40. Volume Control

To increase () or decrease () the volume.

41. S.EDIT (Synchro Edit) Button (only on the remote control)

Use this button to activate the synchro edit function for dubbing ("Using Synchro Edit", p.50).

42. TITLE ON/OFF Button (only on the remote control)

Use this button to create and record titles for your tapes ("Creating and Recording a Title", p.47).

43. COUNTER RESET Button (only on the remote control)