Getting Started - Identifying Controls
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13. FADE Button
The FADE button features three modes; white fade, wipe fade, and zoom fade ("Using Fade," p. 35)
14. FOCUS Control (AUTO/MAN) Buttons
Press these buttons simultaneously to select manual or automatic focus. For manual focusing
("Using Manual Focus" p 34), press the or buttons to bring the subject into focus. When
using manual focus, FOCUS appears in the viewfinder.
Right side / Rear Illustration
15. Stereo Microphone
Sensitive to sounds coming from the direction in which the camera is pointed.
16. PLAY Button
Use to playback recorded tapes.
17. Power Supply Attachment
The battery, battery case and external power adapter connect here ("Loading Batteries," p. 14, "Using Alternative
Power Sources," p. 15)
18. Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment.
19. F.FWD Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camera/recorder fast forwards at
approximately 9 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and time.
20. Camera Light Shoe
Attach the DC camera light here.
21. Viewfinder BRIGHT, COLOR and TINT Controls
Use this controls to adjustment this camera/recorder's "BRIGHT", "COLOR" and "TINT".
22. Hand Strap
Refer to page 24.
23. Start/Stop Button
When the CAMERA/OFF/VIDEO switch is in CAMERA press this button to start recording. When
pressed a second time the camera pauses. During playback use this button to stop the tape temporarily.
Pressing a second time resumes normal playback.
24. REW/REVIEW Button
Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. During visual search the camcorder rewinds at
approximately 7 times normal playback speed. Also use this button to set date and time. Furthermore, use this button
to review the last few seconds of the tape you are recording.
