Connections & Setup
Power switch
POWER indicator
STOP
R
RETAKE
Video LIGHT
switch (CC6374
only)
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Turn on the camcorder
Set the Power switch to the desired setting, either
automatic (
off (OFF), or in playback mode (
The POWER indicator comes on when the
camcorder is turned on.
Set the video light (OFF/AUTO/ON)
witch to AUTO (CC6374 only)
S
F
Slide the video LIGHT switch to AUTO. In this
setting, the video light automatically turns on when
more light is needed.
) or manual (
A
Automatic recording
into AutoShot™ mode. Focus, exposure, iris
control, white balance, and the video light are
controlled by the camcorder during automatic
recording.
Manual recording mode
control many of the camcorder's special
features, including accessing the menus and
setting the clock.
Notes:
•
Many special effects don't operate in
AutoShot mode (see pages 57-59 for
more information).
•
The camcorder automatically turns off to
save battery power if you leave it in
record-standby mode for more than five
minutes. To turn it back on, set the
Power switch to OFF, then back to
automatic or manual record mode.
) record mode, powered
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).
places the camcorder
A
allows you to
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