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BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION
Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power ( ) button and MODE button.
Turning the HD camcorder on and off
1. Open the LCD screen to turn the camcorder on.
• The lens opens automatically when the camcorder is
powered on.
• You can also turn the camcorder on by pressing the
Power ( ) button.
2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for
about 1 second.
• Closing the LCD screen will not turn the camcorder off.
• Set the date and time when using your HD camcorder
for the first time. page 25
• When you use your HD camcorder for the first time or
you perform the “Default Set” function, you will see
the “Time Zone: Home” setting screen for the startup
display. If you do not set the time zone, the time zone
setting screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder.
preparation
LCD screen
Power ( ) button