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BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION
Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the
POWER
switch and
MODE
button.
Turning the HD camcorder on and off
You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the
POWER
switch downward.
The lens opens automatically when the HD camcorder is powered on.
• Set the date and time when using your HD camcorder for the first time.
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• When you use your HD camcorder for the first time or you perform the
“
Default Set
” function, you will see the “
Date/Time Set
” menu for the
startup display. If you do not set the date and time, the date and time
setting screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder.
Setting the operating modes
• You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press
the
MODE
button.
Movie mode (
)
Photo mode (
)
Play mode (
)
Movie mode (
)
• Each time the operational mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights
up.
- Movie mode (
): To record movie images.
page 31
- Photo mode (
): To record photo images.
page 33
- Play mode (
): To play movie or photo images, or edit them.
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• When the HD camcorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a message may appear. In
this case, refer to “Warning indicators and messages” (on pages 107-110) and take corrective action.
• Movie mode is set by default with the power on.
MODE
button
POWER
switch
Mode indicator
