Basic Operations
Playback
Playback
The LCD monitor screen makes it possible to play
back and see what you have just recorded. Nothing
needs to be connected, allowing instant on-screen
playback. You can hear the sound through the built-
in speaker. You can also watch prerecorded 8 mm
video tapes on this Camcorder.
1
Hold down the Power switch and slide it to
VCR.
2
If the tape is not at the desired point, press
the REW (or FF) button to rewind (or fast
forward) the tape.
3
Press the PLAY (w) button.
REW
BATTERY DEW/CLOG
F
2
To Stop Playback
Press the STOP button (r).
BATTERY DEW/CLOG
REW
F
Auto Tape Rewind
The tape is automatically rewound when playback
reaches the end of the tape.
Volume Control
While the Camcorder is in VCR mode, press the
VOL. K or L button to increase or decrease the
volume to your preference.
Decrease
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1
OFF
VCR
CAMERA
PLAY
FF
STOP
REC
N
LAMP OFF
AUTO
FOCUS
3
PLAY
FF
STOP
REC
N
LAMP OFF
AUTO
FOCUS
VOLume
control buttons
Increase
Video Search
Searching For and Playing Back a Scene
Near the One Currently Being Played
Back
1
During playback, press the FF (forward
search) q or REW (reverse search) e
button. The fast forward (or reverse)
playback picture is displayed on-screen.
2
When you find the desired scene, press the
PLAY button to return to normal playback.
REW
BATTERY DEW/CLOG
F
Searching for and Playing Back a Scene
Far from the Current One
1
During fast forward (or rewind), press and
hold down the FF (forward search) q or
REW (reverse search) e button. The fast
forward (or reverse) playback picture is
displayed on-screen.
2
If the desired scene is still rather far from
that point, release the Forward Search (or
Reverse Search) button to return to Fast
Forward (or Rewind) mode, and repeat the
operation.
3
When you finally find the desired scene,
press the STOP button and then the PLAY
button to start normal playback.
BATTERY DEW/CLOG
REW
F
BATTERY DEW/CLOG
REW
F
Notes
The sound is turned off during these searches.
Some picture noise appears during these
searches. This is not a malfunction.
1
PLAY
FF
STOP
REC
AUTO
N
LAMP OFF
FOCUS
2
PLAY
FF
STOP
REC
AUTO
N
LAMP OFF
FOCUS
1
2
,
PLAY
FF
STOP
REC
AUTO
N
LAMP OFF
FOCUS
3
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