Sony DVW-709WS/709SP Camcorder User Manual


 
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls2-26
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wd VTR SAVE/STBY (VTR power saving/standby) switch
This switch controls the VTR power mode during pauses in recording
(REC PAUSE).
SAVE: Power saving mode. When you press the VTR START button,
there is a short delay before recording starts, but power consumption
is less than in standby mode, and battery life is extended. When the
switch is set to SAVE, the VTR SAVE indicator in the viewfinder
lights.
STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you press the VTR
START button.
See Section 4-7-1 “Layout of Indicators in the Viewfinder” (page 4-48).
wf EJECT (cassette eject) button
Press this button to eject or load a cassette.
wg REW (rewind) button and indicator
Press this button to rewind the tape. The indicator lights during
rewinding.
wh F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator
Press this button to fast forward the tape. The indicator lights during fast
forward.
wj PLAY (playback) button and indicator
Press this button to view the recorded picture in the viewfinder or on a
color video monitor. The indicator lights during playback. The 5 times
normal speed search function is provided to make it far quicker to find a
desired location of the tape. Press the REW button or F FWD button
during playback to view the 5 times normal speed search picture.
Pressing the REW button or F FWD button again causes play to stop and
the camcorder to change to REW mode or F FWD mode, respectively.
wk STOP button
Press this button to stop the tape.