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IDENTIFICATION AND OPERATION OF CONTROLS
D isplays the shutter speed according to the lightning condition.
" ZOOM" appears when the digital zoom is engaged.
D isplays the zoom position for several seconds when the power zoom switch is operated.
I ndicates the operating modes;
• "REC" appears during the record mode.
• " " appears during the rewind mode.
• "
" appears during the fast forward mode.
• "
" appears during the record/pause (stand-by) mode.
S hows tape counter.
D isplays the remaining tape in seven steps.
I ndicates the battery condition;
• When the battery is fully charged, "
very near empty, "
source or recharge the battery.
A ppears when the index signal is recorded automatically.
W hen "REC/PAUSE" is pressed, if a cassette without its safety tab is inserted,
"TAPE" blinks for several seconds. When "REC/PAUSE" is pressed, if no cassette is inserted,
"NO TAPE" blinks for several seconds.
I ndicates the date/time during the record or record/pause (stand-by) mode. You can record the
time and/or date with object when recording.
20 "REC/PAUSE" Button
This button is used to control the camcorder. When this button is pressed with the camcorder set to the
recording mode, the tape runs to start recording. "REC" appears in the viewfinder.
When this button is pressed again, " " appears instead of "REC" and the tape stops and the camcorder enters
the record/ pause (stand-by) mode.
NOTE: This button may be also used to display a still picture during playback mode.
21 Power Zoom Switch/"TRACKING" Control
• This switch performs zooming electrically.
"W": Picture becomes wider gradually.
"T": Picture becomes telescopic gradually.
• Used when playing a tape recorded on another VCR. Adjust for best picture. Ejecting the cassette returns the
tracking to the normal position.
22 Lens Cap Tab
• Place the lens cap on this tab when you are ready to record a scene. The tab also prevents the lens cap from
swinging around on its cord.
23 Hand Strap
Adjust to best fit to your hand.
24 "BRIGHT" Control
Use to adjust the viewfinder brightness. See page 33.
" is displayed. When the battery is
" starts blinking. You should find an alternative power
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