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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is
determined by the positions of the
switch and the / switch. In the
manual, indicates that a function is
available in the operating mode shown
and indicates that the function is not
available. When no operating mode icons
are given, the function is available in all
operating modes.
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Use the joystick to operate the
camcorder's menus.
The joystick can also be used in
combination with the joystick guide to
operate additional functions. Press ( )
to display/hide the joystick guide (when
recording, the joystick guide will appear
only when the mode switch is set to
). The functions that appear on the
joystick guide will change depending
on the operating mode.
Operating
mode
switch / switch Icon display Operation
Recording movies
on a tape
31
Recording still images
on a memory card
50
Playing movies
from a tape
36
Playing back still images
from a memory card
52
(Tape)
(Card)
(Tape)
(Card)
Basic Operation of the
Camcorder
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the
settings or confirm an action. On menu
screens, this is indicated by the icon
.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
( , ) to select an item or change
settings.
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