Playback
Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCR
1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV and tune it to the video input channel.
B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.
2.Place the POWER switch in VCR to turn on the camcorder. The power indicator will light.
3.Press PLAY/PAUSE.
•During playback, use the playback features on page 57.
4.To copy what the camcorder is playing, place a blank cassette in the VCR, and press the VCR’s RECORD button.
Note: Make sure the
5.Press STOP when you are finished.
Caution: The unauthorized recording of copyrighted material may infringe the rights of others.
•If noise bars appear on the screen, press TRACKING – or +.
Viewing What the Camcorder is Seeing (or Recording)
1.A. Camcorder connected directly to TV: Turn on the TV, and tune it to the video input channel.
B.Camcorder connected to VCR that is already connected to TV: Turn on VCR and place it in the “line” or “camera mode”. (If your VCR does not have a “line” or “camera mode”, consult the VCR owner’s manual.) Operate the TV as you normally do to see the signal coming from the VCR.
2.Place the POWER switch in CAMERA.
Note: When the camcorder is used as a camera, turn the TV’s volume down to prevent a
3.Press the thumb trigger to begin recording. You can watch what the camcorder is seeing (or recording) on the TV screen.
Notes: The remote control will operate the camcorder.
During record pause, you can use the display feature to see the camcorder’s displays on the TV screen. Details are on pages
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