Basic Operations
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Tape Playback
The LCD monitor screen functions as a handy
playback monitor. Nothing needs to be
connected, allowing instant on-screen play-
back with the sound through the built-in
speaker.
Media Selection switch
Basic Operations
Playback
Operation button
Power switch
1
Open the LCD monitor and adjust the
angle (see page 18).
2
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
3
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
4
Press
e
(or
r
) on the Operation
button to rewind (or fast forward) the
tape to the desired point.
AUDIO1 2
+
AUDIO1 2
+
5
Press
y
to begin playback.
To stop playback
Press
d
.
To turn the power off
Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing
the Lock button.
Notes:
• The tape is automatically rewound when
playback reaches the end of the tape.
• Stereo earphones (commercially available) with
a 3.5 mm diameter plug can be plugged directly
into the PHONES jack. When you use this jack,
the speaker automatically turns off.
Watching the Playback in the
Viewfinder
You can also watch the playback in the
viewfinder by closing the LCD monitor with the
screen facing in. You cannot monitor the sound
through the speaker when watching the
playback in the viewfinder.
Volume Control
When the camcorder is in TAPE-VCR mode,
push the Volume control to the
L
or
+
side to
increase (
1
) or decrease (
2
) the volume.
The volume level indicator will appear on the
LCD screen during adjustment only. Once the
Volume control is released, the volume level
indicator will disappear shortly afterwards.
VOLUME
Lock button
Decrease
Increase
Volume control
PHONES jack
