Getting Started
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26. BATTERY EJECT Lever
Releases the battery attached to camcorder.
27. EJECT Switch
Slide this switch to open the cassette door. A power source must be connected before
cassettes can be inserted or removed though the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set
to OFF ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p18)
28. Power Zoom Control
Use this to zoom automatically ("Using the Power Zoom," p 26).
29. PLAY Button
Use to playback recorded tapes.
30. STOP button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set dat
and time.
31. AUDIO/VIDEO Output Jack (Behind the jack cover)
Use this jack to connect the camcorder to a VCR or television ("Connecting to a
Television without Audio In and Video In Jacks", p32).
32. REW/REVIEW Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the
camcorder rewinds at approximately 7 times normal playback speed ("Using Forward
and Reverse Search", p29). Also use this button to set date and time. Furthermore, use
this button to review the last few seconds of the tape you are recording.
33. F.FWD Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the
camcorder fast forwards at approximately 9 times normal playback speed ("Using
Forward and Reverse Search", p29). Also use this button to set date and time.
34. START/STOP Button
When the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAM press this button to start recording. When
pressed a second time the camera pauses.
During playback use this button to stop the tape temporarily. Pressing a second time
resumes normal playback.
35. CAM/OFF/VIDEO Power Switch
This switch turns the camcorder on and off. Set the switch to CAM for camera
recording, and to VIDEO for playback. Hold down the red button as you slide the switch
to CAM or VIDEO. You do not need to hold down the red button to slide the switch to
OFF.
36. Hand Strap
Refer to page 20.
37. Clock Battery Compartment
Pull the battery holder and install the clock battery (provided). (See "Loading Clock and
remote Control Batteries" on page 14.)
38. Tripod Mounting Threaded Socket
Use this threaded socket to mount the camcorder to a tripod.