8 EN GETTING STARTED

Operation Mode

3 Press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in. The Menu Screen

appears.

 

 

To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any

4 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

CAMERA DISPLAY

operation mode except “OFF (CHARGE)” while pressing

Wheel to select “n”, and press it.

BR I GHT

 

ON SCREEN

– LCD / TV

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

The CAMERA DISPLAY Menu

DATE / T I ME

– AUTO

T I ME CODE

– OFF

 

appears.

CLOCK

DEC 2 5'0 4

POWER/CHARGE lamp

ADJ .

5 : 3 0 PM

5 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

 

 

 

 

 

Power Switch

Wheel to select “CLOCK ADJ.”,

RETURN

 

and press it. The parameter for

 

 

Lock Button

 

 

“Month” is highlighted.

 

 

 

6 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

CAMERA DISPLAY

 

Wheel to input the month, and

 

 

MMENU/VOL.

press it. Repeat to input the day,

CLOCK

DEC 2 5'0 4

year, hour and minute.

ADJ .

5 : 3 0 PM

 

 

 

 

 

7 Rotate the MMENU/VOL.

 

 

 

Wheel to select “BRETURN”, and

 

 

 

press it twice. The Menu Screen closes.

 

 

 

NOTE:

 

 

Choose the appropriate operation mode according to

Even if you select “CLOCK ADJ.”, if the parameter is not

your preference using the Power Switch.

highlighted, the camcorder’s internal clock continues to

operate. Once you move the highlight bar to the first date/

 

Power Switch Position

time parameter (month), the clock stops. When you finish

setting the minute and press the MMENU/VOL. Wheel in, the

 

A (Full Auto Recording):

date and time begin operation from the date and time you

Allows you to record using NO special effects or

have just set.

 

 

 

 

 

manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.

Viewfinder Adjustment

 

 

The “A” indicator appears on the display.

 

 

M (Manual Recording):

 

 

1 Set the Power Switch to “A” or “M” while pressing

Allows you to set various recording functions using the

Menus. ( pg. 15)

down the Lock Button located on the switch.

 

If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto

2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Pull

Recording, try this mode.

out the viewfinder fully and adjust it manually for best

There is no indication on the display.

viewability.

 

 

OFF:

3 Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the

 

Allows you to switch off the camcorder.

indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.

 

PLAY:

 

 

 

Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.

 

 

 

Allows you to set various playback functions using

 

 

 

the Menus. ( pg. 15)

 

 

 

Power-Linked Operation

When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, you can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in the viewfinder.

INFORMATION:

The following explanations in this manual supposes the use of LCD monitor in your operation. If you want to use the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor and pull out the viewfinder fully.

PAUSE

Diopter Adjustment Control

CAUTION:

Date/Time Settings

The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all times, but its display can be turned on or off during playback.

( pg. 15, 18)

1 Set the Power Switch to “M” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.

When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to pinch your fingers.

2 Open the LCD monitor fully. ( pg. 11)