Getting Started - Identifying Controls

Getting Started - Identifying Controls

Left front / Rear view of Controls

1. Lens

F1.8 (5~60mm) 12:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions.

2. Snap

Look the snap to close the case tightly before recording so that no water droplets or sand can get inside.

3. Diopter Control

To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for you optimum focus adjustment.

4. FADE Button

The FADE button features three modes; white fade, wipe fade, and zoom fade ("Using Fade," p. 41).

5. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button

EIS corrects slight shaking of an image ("Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer," p.40).

6. Stereo Microphone

Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed.

7. Infrared Receiver

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

8. Record/In-Camera Battery Charge Indicator

This indicator lights (red) when the camera/recorder is recording and lights (green) when the battery inside the camera/recorder is being charged.

9. F.FWD button

Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camera/recorder fast forwards at approximately 9 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and time.

10. 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.

11. FOCUS Select Button

Press this button to select manual or automatic focus. When using manual focus, FOCUS appears in the viewfinder. When FOCUS is not displayed, focusing is automatic.

12. Focus Control

For manual focusing, rotate this control to bring the subject into focus.

13. B.LIGHT Button

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