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Insert a tape to be recorded Into recording VCR.
Slide EDIT on the camcorder to the direction of the arrow.
Set the POWER switch of the camcorder to PLAYER, then insert the
recorded tape.
Play back a tape on the camcorder until you locate the point where
you want to start editing, then press II PAUSE to set the camcorder to
the playback pause mode.
On the recording VCR, locate the recording starting point and set the
VCR to the recording pause mode.
Press II PAUSE on the camcorder and VCR simultaneously to start
editing.
Editing more scenes
Repeat steps 4 to 6.
TO stop editing momentarily
PressII PAUSE on therecordingVCR.
To stop editing
Press_ STOP on bothVCRs.
if you use the DATA SCREEN function
The indicators displayed on the "IV screen will also be recorded. If you don't want to
record these indicators, press DATA SCREEN on the Commander.
Using of the EDIT switch
When you set EDiT to the direction of the arrow (EDIT ON), you can keep picture and
sound deteriorations resulting from editing to the minimum. Avoid using the edited tape for
multiple generations of editing. After editing, be sure to set this switch in the opposite
direction of the arrow (EDIT OFF).
If the camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside the camcorder, on the surface of the tape or on the lens. In this condition,
the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate
correctly. To prevent possible damage under these circumstances, the camcorder is
furnished with moisture sensors.
However, take the following precautions.
If moisture condenses Inside the unit
Moisture is present inside the camcorder when:
• The gn indicator in the viewfinder blinks.
When the tape is inserted, the -_ indicator also blinks.
• Several beeps sound continuously for five seconds when the BEEP switch is set to ON
and the tape is inserted.
In such cases, no functions except for tape ejection work.
Eject the tape, turn off the camcorder and leave it with the cassette holder open for
at least 1 hour.
The camcorder can be used again if the nnindicator does not appear when the power is
turned on again.
If moisture condenses on the surface of the tape
Moisture is present on the surface of the tape when:
tape is inserted and a tape transport button ({>, -<1<1, ,,,
etc.) is pressed. -_-_."
• Several beeps sound continuously for about five seconds
when the BEEP switch is set to ON.
in such cases, no functions except for tape ejection work.
Eject the tape and let the camcorder and the tape sit for at least I hour.
The tape can be used again ifthe _.e indicator does not appear when the tape is inserted
and a tape transport button is pressed.
If moisture condenses on the lens
No caution indicators will appear, but the picture becomes dim.
Turn off the power end don't use the cemcorder for at least 1 hour.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When bringing the camcorder from a cold place to a warm place, put the camcorder in a plastic
bag and allow it Io adapt to room conditions over a period of time.
1 Be sure to tightly seal the plastic bag containing the camcorder.
2 Remove the bag when the air temperature inside ithas reached the temperature
surrounding it (after about one hour).
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