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AUTO
MANUAL
2
3
1
CAMERA
MCR VCR
DUB
PC
ON
LCD side
Mode button
Mode lamp
Lock
release
REC CHECK
button
Handle START/STOP
button
Basic shooting operations (Cassette tape)
Preparing to shoot using a tape
1
Switch the MEDIA switch to “TAPE”.
2
Set the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19)
3
Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch in the
direction shown by the arrow to open the
cassette cover.
• The cassette holder opens automatically.
• The cassette holder will not open if the
camera is not supplied with power (AC
adapter or a battery).
4
Insert the cassette tape.
5
Press PUSH to close the cassette holder.
• Close the cassette cover only after the
cassette holder is completely in position.
3
2
1
P2
TAPE
PUSH
4
5
PUSH
ON
Do not operate the MEDIA switch when the power
is switched ON.
If you attempt to operate the MEDIA switch, the
message “TURN POWER OFF” will be displayed.
In this case, switch OFF the power, and then switch
it ON again.
Shooting in auto mode
1
Turn the POWER switch to ON. (Page 19)
• Check that the mode lamp (CAMERA) is
lighted red. If not, press the mode button.
2
Switch the AUTO/MANUAL switch to AUTO
to select auto mode.
• “A” appears on the viewfinder and LCD
screens.
• The focus, gain, iris and white balance are
adjusted automatically.
3
Press the START/STOP button (Red) on the
POWER switch to start shooting.
• Press again to return to the camera to the
shooting standby mode.
• Use the handle START/STOP button to make
it easier to shoot from low angles.
TAPE
Lock
release
