Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
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Video Search
Available mode:
TAPE-VCR
The video search function makes it easy to
search for a desired scene on the tape.
Searching for a Scene Near
the Current Tape Position
1
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode,
press
r
(or
e
) on the Operation
button.
• The playback picture fast forwards (or
reverses).
2
When you find the scene, press
y
to
return to normal playback.
Searching for a Scene Far from
the Current Tape Position
1
During fast forward (or rewind) in TAPE-
VCR mode, press and hold
r
(or
e
)
on the Operation button.
• The fast forward (or rewind) picture
displays.
2
If the scene is still rather far from the
current tape position, release the
Operation button to normal fast forward
(or rewind).
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above until you
find the scene.
4
Press
y
to begin normal playback.
Notes:
• The sound is off during search.
• You may experience picture noise during search.
This is not a malfunction.
Still
Available mode:
TAPE-VCR
The still function allows you to pause playback
in TAPE-VCR mode.
During playback in TAPE-VCR mode, press
y
on the Operation button.
To return to normal playback, press
y
again.
Notes:
• The sound is off in Still mode.
• To protect the tape, the camcorder automatically
returns to normal playback if it is left in Still mode
for more than 5 minutes.
