GETTING STARTED
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To turn on the camcorder, set the Power Switch
to any operation mode except “OFF” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
Choose the appropriate operation mode
according to your preference using the Power
Switch.
Power-Linked Operation
When the Power Switch is set to “
A
” or “
M
”, you
can also turn on/off the camcorder by opening/
closing the LCD monitor or pulling out/pushing in
the viewfinder.
INFORMATION:
The following explanations in this manual
supposes the use of LCD monitor in your
operation. If you want to use the viewfinder,
close the LCD monitor and pull out the
viewfinder fully.
The language on the display can be changed.
(
墌
pg. 23, 27, 28)
1
Set the Power Switch to “
M
” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Open the LCD monitor fully. (
墌
pg. 17)
3
Press
MENU
. The Menu Screen appears.
4
Press
or
to
select
“
n
”, and press
SET
. The
CAMERA DISPLAY Menu
appears.
5
Press
or
to
select
“LANGUAGE”, and press
SET
.
6
Press
or
to
select
the desired language, and
press
SET
.
7
Press
or
to
select
“
B
RETURN”, and press
SET
twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
times, but its display can be turned on or off
during playback. (
墌
pg. 23, 28)
1
Perform steps
1
–
4
in “Language Settings”
on the left column.
2
Press or to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and
press
SET
. The parameter for “Day” is
highlighted.
3
Press
or
to
input
the day, and press
SET
.
Repeat to input the month,
year, hour and minute.
4
Press
or
to
select
“
B
RETURN”, and press
SET
twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
Operation Mode
Power Switch Position
A
(Full Auto Recording):
Allows you to record using NO special effects
or manual adjustments. Suitable for standard
recording.
The “
A
” indicator appears on the display.
M
(Manual Recording):
Allows you to set various recording functions
using the Menus. (
墌
pg. 23)
If you want more creative capabilities than Full
Auto Recording, try this mode.
OFF
:
Allows you to switch off the camcorder.
PLAY:
●
Allows you to play back a recording on the
tape.
●
Allows you to set various playback functions
using the Menus. (
墌
pg. 23)
POWER/
CHARGE lamp
Power Switch
Lock Button
Language Settings
Date/Time Settings
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