Manual

Selecting the Camcorder Mode
This camcorder includes functions for use as both
a video camera for recording and playing back
images on tapes and as a digital still camera for
recording and playing back still images on
SmartMedia cards. One of the following
camcorder modes needs to be set before starting
any operations.
Media Selection switch
Power switch
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Camcorder modes
TAPE-CAMERA mode
For recording motion and still images on
tapes.
1 Set the Media Selection =)
switch to TAPE.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
Lock button
CARD-CAMERA mode
For recording still images on SmartMedia
TAPE-VCR mode
For playing back or editing motion and still
images recorded on tapes.
1 Set the Media Selection =)
switch to TAPE.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
Lock button
CARD-VCR mode
For playing back still images recorded on
cards.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
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Lock button
SmartMedia cards.
1 Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
2 Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
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Lock button
Caution:
• Do not change the camcorder mode by operating the Media Selection switch during recording or
playback, as this may cause damage to the tape or SmartMedia card.
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