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Power Dial Position
Function
Allows you to record using NO special effects or manual adjust-
ments. Suitable for standard recording.
Allows you to set various recording functions using the Menus. If
you want more creative capabilities than Full Auto recording, try
this mode.
Allows you to record in 5-second clips to keep the action moving.
Other menu settings are the same as Full Auto mode, however
manually adjusted White Balance Adjustment settings are
effective.
Allows you (camcorder operator) to become part of the scene
once the camcorder is set. This mode is similar to the Self-Timer
on film cameras.
Allows you to play back a recording,
Z
pg. 49 – 57.
Self-Timer:
Operation Mode
Tuning the Power Dial allows you to choose the appropriate operation mode among the following modes:
Full Auto mode (
A
), Manual mode (
M
), 5 second mode recording (5S), Self-Timer mode (
) and “PLAY”.
GETTING STARTED
(Cont.)
OFF
PLA
Y
A
M
5S
F . AUTO
PAUSE
MANUAL
PAUSE
According to the Power Dial position you have
selected, “F.AUTO” or “MANUAL” appears in the
upper left corner.
When set to
“
M
”, “5S” or “
”
When set to “
A
”
Full Auto:
A
Manual:
M
5 second mode recording: 5S
Playback: PLAY
To turn on the camcorder, first
turn the Power Dial to any
operation mode except “OFF”,
then pull out the viewfinder fully
or open the LCD monitor. When
turning the Power Dial from
“OFF” to “
A
” or when turning it
from “OFF” to “PLAY”, press and
hold the lock button located on
the dial.
Lock button
Power lamp
