BASIC DVD CAMCORDER OPERATION
Turning the DVD camcorder on and off
You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch down.
Selecting the operating modes
• Set the operation mode by adjusting the Storage mode switch (VP-DX103( i )/DX104/
DX105( i ) only) and MODE button before recording or operating any functions.
1. Set the Storage mode switch to DISC or CARD. (VP-DX103(i)/DX104/DX105(i) only)
- DVD camcorder mode: To record movie on a DVD disc. page 33
- Digital camera mode: To record movie or photo images on memory card.
pages 56~57
2. Press the MODE button to set Record(
button toggles between the Record(
When the DVD 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 104~106) and take corrective action.
When using this camcorder first time
• When you use your DVD camcorder for the first time or you reset it, you will see the
"Date/Time Set" screen for the startup display. If you do not set the date and time,
the "Date/Time Set" screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder.
) or Play( ) mode. Each press of the MODE
) mode and Play( ) mode.
STBY
0:00:00 [30 min]
<DVD camcorder record mode>
<DVD camcorder record mode>
12/12
<DVD camcorder play mode>
<DVD camcorder play mode>
STBY
0:00:00 [30 min]
Date/Time Set
Day
Month
Year
Hour
Min
01
/ JAN / 2008
00 : 00
Ok
Cancel
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