Before Use
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Selecting Modes
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the
Mode Dial.
1
Rotate the Mode Dial
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:Tape Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape.
Also, you can record still pictures on the card
simultaneously during recording on a tape.
:Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
scene on a tape.
:Card Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording a still picture on a
card.
:Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still picture on a card.
:PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the
Camcorder to your personal computer.
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
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Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of
view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder
become clear and easy to read.
1
Tilt up the Viewfinder.
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The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use,
and the length can be adjusted in 2 steps.
≥
Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the
Viewfinder.
2
Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector
Knob
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To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the
LCD Monitor
Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].
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The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD
Monitor is opened.
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When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting is
cancelled.
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Using the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record
the picture while watching it.
1
Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button
(2)
and pull
the LCD Monitor
(3)
out in the direction of
the arrow.
≥
The Viewfinder is now deactivated.
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The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum
of 120
o
. If you open the LCD monitor to an
angle of 120
o
, it becomes easier to operate
menus or to play back pictures.
2
Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to
the desired recording angle.
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The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of
180
o
1
from the vertical position upwards
and a maximum of 90
o
2
to the downward
direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor
beyond these ranges will damage the
Camcorder. You cannot rotate the LCD
Monitor when it is opened to an angle of 120
o
.
Therefore, do not rotate it forcibly.
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
≥
Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
PUSH
OPEN
(2)
(3)
2
90
o
1
180
o
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