26_ English
preparation
BASIC DVD CAMCORDER OPERATIONTurning the DVD camcorder on and off
You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch down.
Selecting the operating modes
• Set the operation mode by adjusting the Storage mode switch (SC-DX205 only) and
MODE button before recording or operating any functions.
1. Set the Storage mode switch to DISC or CARD. (SC-DX205 only)
2. Press the MODE button to set Video Record( ), Photo Record( ) or Play( ) mode.
Each press of the MODE button toggles between the ( ) ( ) ( ) indicator.
Operation modes Indicator descriptions
DISC Record mode To record videos on a DVD disc
CARD Video Record mode To record videos on a memory card (SC-DX205 only)
CARD Photo Record mode To record photos on a memory card (SC-DX205 only)
DISC Play mode To play videos on a DVD disc
CARD Video/Photo Play mode
To play videos/photos on a memory card (SC-DX205 only)
When the DVD camcorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a
message may appear. In this case, refer to warning indicators and messages
(on pages 122~124) and take corrective action.
When using this camcorder first time
• When you use your DVD camcorder for the first time or
reset it, the time zone screen appears for a startup display.
Select your geographical location and set the date and time.
page 36 If you do not set the date and time, the time zone
screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder.
EASY
Select your geographical location and set the date and time.
page 36 If you do not set the date and time, the time zone
Home
Date/Time Set
London, Lisbon
[GMT 00:00]
JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM
Date/Time Set
Month Day Year Hour Min
Home
JAN / 01 / 2009 12 : 00 AM
OK Move
Back
EASY
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(SC-DX205 only)