Sony XDCAM PDW-510, Operation Manual

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2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions
Shooting and recording/playback functions (4)
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REC START button
Press this button to start recording. Press it again to stop
recording. The effect is exactly the same as that of the VTR
button on the lens.
When the REC SWITCH function is assigned to the
ASSIGN 1, 3 or 4 switch (push button), you can use the
switch as the REC START button.
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VDR SAVE/STBY (standby) switch
This switch controls the VDR power mode during pauses
in recording.
SAVE: Power saving mode. Although an internal
operating sound is recorded as noise when you start
recording, power consumption in this mode is less than
in standby mode, so that battery life is extended. When
the switch is set to SAVE, the SAVE indicator in the
viewfinder lights.
STBY: Standby mode. Recording starts as soon as you
press the REC START button.
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EJECT button and indicator
Press this button to eject or load a disc. The indicator
flashes while the disc is being ejected.
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F REV (fast reverse) button and indicator
Plays back at high speed in the reverse direction. The
indicator lights during high-speed playback in the reverse
direction.
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PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator
Press this to view a playback image using the viewfinder
screen or a color video monitor. The indicator lights during
playback.
During playback, pressing this button pauses the playback,
showing a still image. At this time, the indicator flashes.
This camcorder is capable of color-image search at
approximately four-times normal playback speed, making
it easy to check recorded material. To use the color-image
search, press the F REV button or F FWD button during
playback. When the buttons are pressed, the PLAY
indicator and the F REV or F FWD indicator light.
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F FWD (fast forward) button and indicator
Plays back at high speed in the forward direction. The
indicator lights during high-speed playback in the forward
direction.
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NEXT button
This jumps to the beginning of the next clip, and pauses.
During the jump, the F FWD indicator flashes.
Pressing this button together with the F FWD button jumps
to the last frame of the last clip recorded on the disc.
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STOP button
Press this button to stop disc playback.
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REC START button
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VDR SAVE/STBY connector
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EJECT button and indicator
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F REV button and indicator
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PLAY/PAUSE button and indicator
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NEXT button
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