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Before Use
While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading,
recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access
Lamp lights up.
• While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt
to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card,
to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial.
Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded
data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.
Card Access Lamp
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Turning on the Camcorder
Turn on the power fi rst and then select modes.
How to Turn on the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
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to [ON] while
pressing the button
1
.
• The [POWER] Lamp
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lights up.
How to Turn off the Power
2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
40
to [OFF] while
pressing the button
1
.
Easy to Use Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode
Dial.
1 Rotate the Mode Dial
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.
1
40
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1
40
36
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Using the Viewfi nder/ LCD Monitor
Using the Viewfi nder
Before using the Viewfi nder, adjust the fi eld of view so
that the displays inside the Viewfi nder become clear
and easy to read.
1 Pull the Viewfi nder.
2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector
Knob
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.
To Use the Viewfi nder at the Same Time as the
LCD Monitor
Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].
• The Viewfi nder does not turn off even if the LCD
Monitor is opened.
• When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting is
canceled.
Using the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the
picture while watching it.
1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob
1
and pull the LCD Monitor
2
out in the
direction of the arrow.
• The Viewfi nder is now deactivated.
• The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum
of 120°. If you open the LCD Monitor by 120°, it
becomes convenient to operate menus or to play
back pictures.
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2
1
:
Tape Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording pictures on a
tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the
card simultaneously while recording on a
tape.
:
Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the
recorded scene on a tape.
:
Card Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording still pictures
on a card.
:
Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the
recorded still picture on a card.
:
PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the
Camcorder to your Personal Computer.