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Basic Techniques
This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies and still images, and also basic settings
on DVD Video Camera.

Basic Operation of DVD Video Camera

Turning DVD Video Camera On or Off

Set the switch to the appropriate recording function
while holding down the button to the right of the
power switch.
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “ ” or
“ ” when using disc, or set it to “ ” when using
card.
Turn the switch while holding down the button at the
right of switch.
Note:
•Once you turn the DVD Video Camera on to let it
recognize the disc, you can immediately record or play
back the same disc when the DVD Video Camera is
turned on again. However, if the disc is left in the camera
for an extended period, it will take some time for the
camera to recognize the disc again (See page149).
•It will take some time for the DVD Video Camera to display
the Disc navigation screen after power is turned on.
•When you turn the DVD Video Camera on, the ACCESS
indicator will light or blink to show that the DVD Video
Camera is recognizing the disc or card: During this time,
no operation, such as recording, can be performed.
After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out,
and operating the DVD Video Camera will be possible.
If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to “Check
4” on page149.
•When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, the self-
diagnosis function operates and a message may appear.
In this case, refer to “Error Messages” on page151 and
take corrective action.
•While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit
or blinking, do not cause impact or vibration to the DVD
Video Camera.
Rotate
While
pressing
“
”:
To record still on SD
Memory Card or miniSD
Memory Card
“OFF”:
The DVD Video Camera
will turn off.
“”:
To record movie on DVD-
RAM or DVD-R disc
“”:
To record still on DVD-
RAM disc.
Align with
this position
ACCESS/PC
indicator
CARD ACCESS
indicator
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