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Basic Connections
1

CONFIRM POWER-OFF STATUS

Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2

CONNECT CAMCORDER TO TV OR

VCR

Pull out the connector cover and open it.
Connect as shown in the illustration (Z pg. 38).
If using a VCR . . . go to step 3.
If not . . . go to step 4.
3

CONNECT VCR OUTPUT TO TV

INPUT

Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual.
4

SUPPLY POWER

Turn on the camcorder, the VCR and the TV.
5
SELECT MODE
Set the VCR to its AUX input mode, and set the
TV to its VIDEO mode.
NOTES:
It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as the power supply instead of the battery
pack (
Z
pg. 5).
To monitor the picture and sound from the
camcorder without inserting a tape, set the
camcorder’s Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO”
or “PRO.”), then set your TV to the appropriate
input mode.
Make sure you adjust the TV sound volume to its
minimum level to avoid a sudden burst of sound
when the camcorder is turned on.
If you have a TV or speakers that are not specially
shielded, do not place the speakers adjacent to the
TV as interference will occur in the camcorder
playback picture.
Tape Dubbing
1

CONNECT EQUIPMENT

Following the illustration on pg. 38, connect the
camcorder and the VCR.
2

PREPARE FOR DUBBING

Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “PLAY”,
turn on the VCR’s power, and insert the
appropriate cassettes in the camcorder and the
VCR.
3

SELECT VCR MODE

Engage the VCR’s AUX and Record-Pause
modes.
4
FIND EDIT-IN POINT
Engage the camcorder’s Play mode to find a spot
just before the edit-in point. Once it is reached,
press PLAY/PAUSE (
4
/6) on the camcorder.
5

START EDITING

Press PLAY/PAUSE (
4
/6) on the camcorder and
engage the VCR’s Record mode.
6

STOP EDITING TEMPORARILY

Engage the VCR’s Record-Pause mode and press
PLAY/PAUSE (
4
/6) on the camcorder.
7

EDIT MORE SEGMENTS

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for additional editing,
then stop the VCR and camcorder when
finished.