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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS - 14 -
Displays the shutter speed according to the lightning condition.
"ZOOM" appears when the digital zoom is engaged.
Displays the zoom position for several seconds when the power zoom switch is operated.
Indicates the operating modes;
• "REC" appears during the record mode.
• " " appears during the rewind mode.
• " " appears during the fast forward mode.
• " " appears during the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
Shows tape counter.
Displays the remaining tape in seven steps.
Indicates the battery condition;
• When the battery is fully charged, " " is displayed. When the battery is
very near empty, " " starts blinking. You should find an alternative power
source or recharge the battery.
Appears when the index signal is recorded automatically.
When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed, if a cassette without its safety tab is inserted,
"TAPE" blinks for several seconds. When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed, if no cassette is inserted,
"NO TAPE" blinks for several seconds.
Indicates the date/time during the record or record/pause (stand-by) mode. You can record the
time and/or date with object when recording.
20 "REC/PAUSE" Button
This button is used to control the camcorder. When this button is pressed with the camcorder set to the
recording mode, the tape runs to start recording. "REC" appears in the viewfinder.
When this button is pressed again, "
" appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops and the camcorder enters
the record/ pause (stand-by) mode.
NOTE: This button may be also used to display a still picture during playback mode.
21 Power Zoom Switch/"TRACKING" Control
• This switch performs zooming electrically.
"W": Picture becomes wider gradually.
"T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.
• Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR. Adjust for best picture. Ejecting the cassette returns the
tracking to the normal position.
22 Lens Cap Tab
• Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene. The tab also prevents the lens cap from
swinging around on its cord.
23 Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit to your hand.
24 "BRIGHT" Control
Use to adjust the viewfinder brightness. See page 33.