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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-VCR mode
For playing back or editing motion and still
images recorded on a tape.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
2 Hold down the Lock
button and set the Power
switch to VCR.
CARD-CAMERA mode
For recording still images on a
card.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch
to CAMERA.
TAPE-CAMERA mode
For recording motion and still images on a
tape.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch
to CAMERA.
CARD-VCR mode
For playing back still images recorded on a
card.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2 Hold down the Lock
button and set the Power
switch to VCR.
Note:
• To turn the power off, set the Power switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.
Caution:
• 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.