EN 19

Power Dial Position Function

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjust-
ments. Suitable for standard recording.
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If you
want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try this mode.
Allows you to record in 5-second clips to keep the action moving.
Other menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode, however
manually adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are effective.
Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene once
the camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer on film
cameras.
Allows you to play back a recording, Z pg. 52 – 61.
Allows you to switch off the camcorder. After setting to this position,
Manual Focus and Exposure Control are automatically reset to
“AUTO”.
Self-Timer:
Operation Mode
Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes:
Full Auto mode (
A
), Manual mode (
M
), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode ( ) and “PLAY”.
F . AUTO
PAUSE
MANUAL
PAUSE
A
M
5S
OFF
P
L
A
Y
According to the Power Dial position you have
selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the
upper left corner.
When set to
“
M
”, “5S” or “ ”When set to “
A
”
Full Auto:
A
Manual:
M
5 second mode recording: 5S
Playback: PLAY
Lock button Power lamp
To turn on the camcorder, first
turn the Power Dial to any
operation mode except “OFF”,
then pull out the viewfinder fully
or open the LCD monitor. When
turning the Power Dial from
“OFF” to any other position,
press and hold the lock button
located on the dial.
OFF