
Basic Operations
Camera Recording
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 cards. One of the following camcorder modes needs to be set before starting any operation.
Media Selection switch
Basic Operations
Camcorder modes |
| Power switch | |
Tape Camera mode | Tape Playback mode | ||
For recording motion and still images on | For playing back or editing motion and still | ||
a tape. | images recorded on a tape. | ||
1 | Set the Media | 1 | Set the Media Selection |
| Selection switch to V. |
| switch to V. |
2 | Hold down the Lock | 2 | Hold down the Lock |
| button and set the |
| button and set the |
| Power switch to v. |
| Power switch to w. |
| Lock button |
| Lock button |
Card Camera mode | Card Playback mode | ||
For recording still images on a card. | For playing back still images recorded on | ||
|
| a card. | |
1 | Set the Media Selection | 1 | Set the Media Selection |
| switch to u. |
| switch to u. |
2 | Hold down the Lock | 2 | Hold down the Lock |
| button and set the |
| button and set the |
| Power switch to v. |
| Power switch to w. |
| Lock button |
| Lock button |
Notes:
¥To turn the power off, set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.
¥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 card.
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