Step 3: Turning The Power On - Sony Handycam DCR-HC30E Operation Manual

Step 3: Turning the
power on
You need to slide the POWER switch
repeatedly to select the desired power mode
to record or play.
When using this camcorder for the first time,
the [CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 22).
LENS COVER switch
POWER switch
1
Set the LENS COVER switch to
OPEN.
2
While pressing the green button, slide
the POWER switch down.
The power turns on.
To enter the recording or playing mode,
slide the switch repeatedly until the
respective lamp for the desired power mode
lights up.
• CAMERA-TAPE mode: To record on a tape.
• CAMERA-MEMORY mode: To record on a
"Memory Stick Duo."
20
Getting started
• PLAY/EDIT mode: To play or edit pictures on
a tape or "Memory Stick Duo."
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to OFF (CHG).
Set the LENS COVER switch to CLOSE.