Basic Minidv Camcorder Operation - Samsung SC-D391 User Manual

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BASIC MINIDV CAMCORDER OPERATION

Turning the miniDV camcorder on and off
You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch
downward.
•
Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off.
Setting the operating modes
• Set the operation mode by adjusting the MODE button and Select
switch before operating any functions.
Press the MODE button to set Camera(
•
Each press of the MODE button toggles between the Camera (
mode
and Player ( ) mode.
- Camera mode (
- Player mode (
• The operating modes are determined by the position of the MODE button and Select switch.
Mode Name
MODE button
18_ English
): To record movie or photo images on a tape. ➥page 19
): To play movie or photo images on a tape. ➥page 19
Camera Mode
) or Player( ).
Player Mode
Mode indicator
AV DV
MODE
POWER
CHG
)
DC IN
MODE button
POWER switch