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•These buttons are used for title making buttons when "TITLE" is pressed. (See "TITLE RECORDING" on page 28.)

•These buttons may be also used to set the date and time during pause (stand-by) mode. (See "DATE/TIME SETTING" on page 22.)

13 "REW/REVIEW" Button

Press this button during stop or fast forward mode, and fast-rewinding starts. " " appears in the viewfinder. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the rewind direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded contents.

Press "PLAY" to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" to stop tape movement.

NOTE: You can also visually scan backward when the camcorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this button.

Furthermore, use this button to review the last few seconds of the tape you are recording. Seepage 19.

14 "STOP/EJECT" Button

•"STOP/EJECT" is used to stop playback, rewind, and fast forward operations. "STOP/EJECT" has no effect during record operation.

•This button is used in the stop mode to open the cassette holder.

15 "F.FWD" Button

Press this button during stop or rewind mode, and fast-forwarding starts. " "appears in the viewfinder. Press the button during playback of tape, and the tape is played back in the forward direction approximately 3 times faster than the normal speed to confirm the recorded content.

Press "PLAY" to return to normal playback mode or press "STOP/EJECT" to stop tape movement

NOTE: You can also visually scan forward when the camcorder is in record/pause (stand-by) mode by pressing and holding this button.

16 "PLAY" Button

Used for playback of tape recorded in the SP mode.

NOTE: When the camcorder is in record/ pause (stand-by) mode, pressing and holding this button will play the tape at normal speed.

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17 "BATTERY EJECT" Lever

Releases the battery attached to the video camcorder.

18 Cassette Holder

Press "STOP/EJECT" in the stop mode to open the cassette holder. Be aware of the cassette direction when inserting.

NOTE: Power source must be connected to open the cassette holder.

19 "DC IN 9.6V" Jack

When using the AC adaptor/charger (provided) or the car battery cord (optional), connect this jack and the "DC OUTPUT" of the AC adaptor/charger or the car battery cord.

Graphics in the electronic viewfinder