Basic Techniques

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cable (provided) with the connection shown above, unplug the AV stereo output cable from the AV IN/OUT jack of the camcorder.

2.Connect the free square plug to the AV IN/OUT jack of the camcorder.

3.Insert a recorded cassette into the camcorder.

4.Turn on your television and set to the camcorder input mode (consult your television manual for details).

5.Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO.

6.Press the PLAY button to begin playback.

7.Press the STOP button when finished.

Connecting to a Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks

1.Disconnect the VHF antenna leads from the back of the television. Leave the UHF antenna leads connected.

2.Connect the VHF antenna lead to ANT IN of the RF output adapter. If the cable on the VHF antenna lead is flat you need to purchase an antenna adapter (300-ohm to 75-ohm transformer). Connect the antenna adapter to the VHF antenna lead and slide the adapter on to the ANT IN terminal.

3.Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable of the RF output adapter to the VHF antenna terminals on the back of the television. If the television is set up to connect to a flat antenna lead you need to purchase antenna adapter (75-ohm to 300-ohm transformer). Connect the adapter to the 75-ohm coaxial cable of the RF output adapter and connect the free ends of the adapter to the VHF antenna terminals at the back of your television.

4.Connect the RF output adapter cable to the AV IN/OUT jack of your camcorder.

5.Turn your television on and select channel 3 (channel 4 if channel 3 is a channel used in your area).

6.Select the CH3 or CH4 on the RF output adapter matching the channel selected on your television.

7.Insert the previously recorded cassette into the camcorder.

8.Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO.

9.Press the PLAY button to begin playback.

10.Press the STOP button when finished.

Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Viewfinder)

1.Insert the cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p.18).

2.Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO.

3.Press the PLAY button and enjoy your video.

4.Press the STOP button when finished.

Using Still

To view a still picture during playback press the Start/Stop. Press the Start/Stop button again to resume playback. If you leave the camcorder in play/pause mode for more than 5 minutes the camcorder automatically stops the cassette to prevent damage to the tape.