Getting Started - Identifying Controls
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8. EJECT Switch
A power source must be connected before cassettes can be inserted or removed
though the CAM/OFF/VIDEO switch may be set to OFF ("Inserting and Removing
Cassettes," p18).
9. DATE/TITLE (DISPLAY) Button
Use this button to record the date, time and title on your tape. Any time that the date,
time and title displays appear in the viewfinder, they are recorded on your tape. This
button can be used instead of DISPLAY button on the remote control in the VIDEO
mode.
Note:
Be sure to insert the date/title battery before setting the date and time or creating a
title.
10. F.F Button
Use this button to fast forward tapes or for visual search. During visual search the
camcorder fast forwards at approximately 9 times normal playback speed. Also use this
button to set date and time.
11. STOP Button
Use this button to stop playback, fast forward, or reverse. Also use this button to set
date and time.
Right side / Viewfinder / Battery cover Illustration
12. Marking QUICK EDIT
Hold down the REW, F.F or PLAY button in the record pause mode; the camcorder
enters the rewind, fast forward or play mode (Using Quick Edit", p38).
13. REW BUTTON
Use this button to fast rewind tapes or for visual search. During visual search the
camcorder rewinds at approximately 7 times normal playback speed. Also use this
button to set date and time. Furthermore, use this button to review the last few seconds
of the tape you are recording.
14. PLAY Button
Use to playback recorded tapes.
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15. FOCUS Control (AUTO/MAN) Buttons
Press these buttons simultaneously to select manual or automatic focus. For manual focusing
("Using Manual Focus", p. 37), press the F or N buttons to bring the subject into focus. When
using manual focus, FOCUS appears in the viewfinder.
16. Diopter Control
To use the electronic viewfinder, turn this control for your optimum focus adjustment.
