GETTING STARTED
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The language on the display can be changed.
(
1
Set the Power Switch to “
M
” while pressing
down the Lock Button located on the switch.
2
Open the LCD monitor fully. (
3
Press
MENU
. The Menu Screen appears.
4
Press
or
to
select
“
n
”, and press
SET
. The
CAMERA DISPLAY Menu
appears.
5
Press
or
to
select
“LANGUAGE”, and press
SET
.
6
Press
or
to
select
the desired language, and
press
SET
.
7
Press
or
to
select
“
B
RETURN”, and press
SET
twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
The date/time is recorded onto the tape at all
times, but its display can be turned on or off
during playback. (
1
Perform steps
–
above.
2
Press or to select “CLOCK ADJ.”, and
press
SET
. The parameter for “Month” is
highlighted.
3
Press
or
to
input
the day, and press
SET
.
Repeat to input the day,
year, hour and minute.
4
Press
or
to
select
“
B
RETURN”, and press
SET
twice. The Menu
Screen closes.
1
Adjust the velcro strip.
2
Pass your right hand
through the loop and grasp
the grip.
3
Adjust your thumb and
fingers through the grip to
easily operate the
Recording Start/Stop
Button, Power Switch and
Power Zoom Lever. Be
sure to fasten the velcro strip to your preference.
1
Set the Power Switch to “
A
” or “
M
” while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the
switch.
2
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and
locked. Pull out the viewfinder fully and adjust it
manually for best viewability.
3
Turn the Diopter Adjustment Control until the
indications in the viewfinder are clearly focused.
CAUTION:
When retracting the viewfinder, take care not to
pinch your fingers.
Language Settings
Date/Time Settings
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ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
LANGUAGE
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Grip Adjustment
Viewfinder Adjustment
PAUSE
Diopter Adjustment Control
Example:
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