Introduction – Basic operations

This section describes the basic operations to operate your camcorder.

How to turn on the power and select the mode

To supply power for your camcorder, see “Step 1 Preparing the power supply” on page 17.

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MEMORY/NETWORK

VCR CAMERA

POWER

MODE ON OFF(CHG)

(1) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow while pressing the small green button, then release your finger.

Your camcorder is turned on, and then your camcorder turns to the CAMERA mode so that the CAMERA lamp lights up.

(2) Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow. Each time you slide it down, the mode changes as follows and corresponding mode lamp also lights up.

CAMERA Use this mode when you record on a tape.

MEMORY/NETWORK (DCR-IP220) or MEMORY (DCR-IP210)

MEMORY: Use this mode when you record on a “Memory Stick,” or play back or edit an image in a “Memory Stick.”

NETWORK (DCR-IP220 only):

Use this mode when you use the network function. For details, refer to the supplied Network Function Operating Instructions.

VCR Use this mode when you play back or edit an image recorded on a tape or “Memory Stick.”

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