Before using
≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the card.
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial.
ªSD Memory Card
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a movie camera, personal computer or other equipment.
ªConcerning the write protection
switch on the SD Memory Card
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.
Turning the camera on
When the camera is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the camera on after removing the lens cap.
ªHow to turn on the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [ON].
≥The power lamp lights up.
1
OFF 
ON
ªHow to turn off the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The power lamp goes off.
1
OFF 
ON
Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.
1Rotate the mode dial.
≥Set your desired mode to 1.
1
: Tape recording mode
Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.)
: Tape playback mode Use this to play back a tape.
: Card recording mode
Use this to record still pictures on a card.
: Picture playback mode
Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card.
PC : PC mode
You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.
(Refer to the operating instructions for PC connection.)
How to use the joystick
ªBasic joystick operations
Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the centre to set it.
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3
5
4
2
1Select by moving up.
2 Select by moving down.
3 Select by moving left.
4 Select by moving right.
5 Determine by pushing the centre.
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