Panasonic Palmcorder VDR-D50P Operating Instructions Manual page 29

How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the mode dial is set to
the viewfinder.
∫ To turn on
Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
The status indicator lights.
∫ To turn off
Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder.
The status indicator goes off.
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is not being used.
or , the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and
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