EN 17
F . AUTO
PAUSE
MANUAL
PAUSE
OFF
P
L
A
Y
A
M
5S

Power Dial Position Function

Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
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. 48 – 59.
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”.
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