14 EN
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
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ATTACH HAND STRAP

Slide the strap through the eyelet, pulling
firmly to ensure secure attachment.
1

DETACH LENS COVER

Turn the lens cover in the direction of the
arrow to detach it.
•To re-attach it, turn it in the opposite
direction of the arrow.
•Do not forcefully re-attach the lens cover as
this may damage its ridge, making further use
of the lens cover impossible.
•Take care so that dust does not get on the
lens.
Lens cover
Eyelet
Hand Strap Attachment
The provided Hand Strap helps you to keep a firm
hold on the camcorder. Make sure you never hold
the camcorder without using the Hand Strap.
Lens Cover Detachment
When using an optional conversion lens or lens
filter (commercially available), you must first detach
the lens cover.
SP LP
SP
Recording Mode Setting
Set depending on your preference.
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SET RECORDING MODE

Set SP•LP switch. “LP” (Long Play) is more
economical, recording at 2/3 the speed of “SP”
(Standard Play).
•Insert Editing or Audio Dubbing is impossible
on a tape recorded in the LP mode.
NOTES:
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If the recording mode is switched during

recording, the playback picture will be blurred at

the switching point.

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It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP

mode on this camcorder be played back on this

camcorder.

●

During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there

may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SP-LP recording
mode switch
LCD
monitor Set POWER to
“REC”.
Recording mode indicator
Hand strap