Before using
ªCard access lamp
≥When the Camcorder accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit, then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the Camcorder may malfunction.
≥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 Camcorder, 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 perform those functions.
Turning the Camcorder on
When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder 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 status indicator lights up.
ªHow to turn off the power
1While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The status indicator 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
Joystick
: Tape recording mode
Use this when you want to 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
Use this to view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.
1
OFF ON
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