Basic Operations
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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.

Camcorder modes

Tape Playback mode
For playing back or editing motion and still
images recorded on a tape.
1Set the Media Selection
switch to V.
2Hold down the Lock
button and set the
Power switch to w.
Card Camera mode
For recording still images on a card.
1Set the Media Selection
switch to u.
2Hold down the Lock
button and set the
Power switch to v.
Tape Camera mode
For recording motion and still images on
a tape.
1Set the Media
Selection switch to V.
2Hold down the Lock
button and set the
Power switch to v.
Card Playback mode
For playing back still images recorded on
a card.
1Set the Media Selection
switch to u.
2Hold down the Lock
button and set the
Power switch to w.
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.
Power switch
Media Selection
switch
Lock button Lock button
Lock button
Lock button