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Basic Operations
Video Search
The video search function makes it easy to
search for a desired scene on the tape.
Searching for a Scene Near
the Current Tape Position
1 During playback, press k (or j) on the
Operation button.
• The playback picture fast forwards (or
reverses).
2 When you find the scene, press m to
return to normal playback.
Searching for a Scene Far from
the Current Tape Position
1 During fast forward (or rewind), press
and hold k (or j) on the Operation
button.
• The fast forward (or rewind) picture
displays.
2 If the scene is still rather far from the
current tape position, release the
Operation button to normal fast forward
(or rewind).
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you
find the scene.
4 Press m to begin normal playback.
Notes:
• The sound is off during search.
• You may experience picture noise during search.
This is not a malfunction.
Still
The still function allows you to pause playback.
During playback, press m on the Operation
button.
To return to normal playback, press m again.
Notes:
• The sound is off in Still mode.
• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically
returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode
for more than 5 minutes.
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