Sharp VL-WD255U Selecting the Camcorder Mode, Camcorder modes, TAPE-CAMERA mode TAPE-VCR mode

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Selecting the Camcorder Mode

This camcorder includes functions for use as both a video camera for recording and playing back images on tapes and as a digital still camera for recording and playing back still images on SmartMedia cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operations.

Media Selection switch

Power switch

Camcorder modes

TAPE-CAMERA mode		TAPE-VCR mode
For recording motion and still images on		For playing back or editing motion and still
tapes.		images recorded on tapes.
1	Set the Media Selection	1	Set the Media Selection
	switch to TAPE.		switch to TAPE.
2	Hold down the Lock button	2	Hold down the Lock button
	and set the Power switch to		and set the Power switch to
	CAMERA.		VCR.
	Lock button		Lock button
CARD-CAMERA mode		CARD-VCR mode
For recording still images on SmartMedia		For playing back still images recorded on
cards.		SmartMedia cards.
1	Set the Media Selection	1	Set the Media Selection
	switch to CARD.		switch to CARD.
2	Hold down the Lock button	2	Hold down the Lock button
	and set the Power switch to		and set the Power switch to
	CAMERA.		VCR.
	Lock button		Lock button

Caution:

•Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or SmartMedia card.

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