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to the ANT IN terminal.
3. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable of the RF output adapter to the VHF antenna terminals
on the back of the television. If the television is set up to connect to a flat antenna lead you
need to purchase antenna adapter (75-ohm to 300-ohm transformer). Connect the adapter to
the 75-ohm coaxial cable of the RF output adapter and connect the free ends of the adapter to
the VHF antenna terminals at the back of your television.
4. Connect the RF output adapter cable to the AV IN/OUT jack of your camcorder.
5. Turn your television on and select channel 3 (channel 4 if channel 3 is a channel used in
your area).
6. Select the CH3 or CH4 on the RF output adapter matching the channel selected on your
television.
7. Insert the previously recorded cassette into the camcorder.
8. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to VIDEO.
9. Press the PLAY button to begin playback.
10. Press the STOP button when finished.
Simple Playback (Using the Electronic Viewfinder)
1. Insert the cassette ("Inserting and Removing Cassettes," p 18).
2. Hold down the red button on the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch while sliding the switch to
VIDEO.
3. Press the PLAY button and enjoy your video.
4. Press the STOP button when finished.
Using Still
To view a still picture during playback press the Start/Stop. Press the Start/Stop button
again to resume playback. If you leave the camcorder in play/pause mode for more than
5 minutes the camcorder automatically stops the cassette to prevent damage to the
tape.
Note:
When you engage play/pause mode the still picture will have some interference or
noise. This is normal.
Using Forward and Reverse Search
When looking for a particular point in your videotape use the FF. button and REG button
to find the spot quickly.
Press FF. button during playback to play the tape forward at approximately 9 times
normal speed. Press PLAY button to return to normal playback.
