
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 (SC-DX103/DX105 only)
and MODE button before recording or operating any functions.
1. Set the Storage mode switch to DISC or CARD. (SC-DX103/DX105 only)
DVD camcorder mode: To record movie on a DVD disc. _page 33
Digital camera mode: To record movie or photo images on a memory card.
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2. Press the MODE button to set Record(6) or Play(_) mode. Each press of the MODE
button toggles between the Record(_) mode and Play(:_) mode.
_} hen 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 103-105) 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.
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