Getting Started, Identifying Controls

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Getting Started, Identifying Controls

Left side/Rear Camera Illustration

1. Lens

F1.6 (4~48mm) 12:1 power zoom lens with auto focus and auto iris functions.

2.Viewfinder BRIGHT, COLOR and TINT controls Refer to page 56.

3.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.

4. Cassette Holder

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

5. Stereo Microphone

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

6. Record Indicator

This indicator lights when the camcorder is recording.

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. EJECT Switch

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).

9. EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) Button

EIS corrects the slight shaking of an image ("Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer," p. 36).

10. 16x9 button

With this button the picture format can be switched from 4:3 (picture format of a normal TV set) to 16:9 ("Using 16x9", P38).

11. DATE/TITLE (DISP.) Button

Use this button to record the date, time and title on your tape. Any time that the date, time and title displays appear in the viewfinder, they are recorded on your tape. This button can be used instead of DISPLAY button on the remote control in the VIDEO mode.

Note: Be sure to insert the clock battery before setting the date and time or creating a title.

12.Ring of Tape Transport (ffwd.pcx) - F.F 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. Also use this button to set date and time.

￿ - STOP Button

Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set date and time.

Right side/Battery cover Illustration

- REW 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. - PLAY Button

Use to playback recorded tapes.

13. FOCUS Control Buttons