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Basic Operations
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 tapes.
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 cards.
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
tapes.
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
cards.
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.
Media Selection switch
Power switch
Lock button Lock button
Lock button
Lock button