EN 13
Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
Press MONITOR BRIGHT + or – until the bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.
●It is also possible to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder.
MONITOR BRIGHT +/– 
BR I GHT
Operation Mode
To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch to any operation mode except “OFF” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Power Lamp | VIDEO/MEMORY Switch |
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Power Switch
Lock Button
Choose the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power Switch and VIDEO/MEMORY Switch.
Power Switch Position
A (Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard recording.
The “A” indicator appears on the display.
M (Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. ( pg. 31)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto Recording, try this mode.
There is no indication on the display.
OFF:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
P:
●Allows you to play back a recording on the tape.
●Allows you to play back a video clip on the memory card.
●Allows you to play back a digital sound effect in the memory card.
●Allows you to display a still image stored in the memory card or to transfer a still image stored in the memory card to a PC.
●Allows you to set various playback functions using the Menus. ( pg. 31)
VIDEO/MEMORY Switch Position
VIDEO:
Allows you to record on a tape or play back a
tape. If “REC SELECT” is set to “ 
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( pg. 39), still images are recorded both on the tape and the memory card.
MEMORY:
●Allows you to record in a memory card or access data stored in a memory card.
●When the Power Switch is set to “A” or “M”, the currently selected image size appears.
GETTING STARTED
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.
