Sharp VL-WD450U - Manual (Page 41)

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Useful Features
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.
Useful Features
TAPE-VCR mode
CARD-CAMERA mode
Camcorder modes
CARD-VCR mode
Power switch
Media Selection switch
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to TAPE.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
Lock button Lock button
Lock button Lock button
TAPE-CAMERA mode
2
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
2
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.
2
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
CAMERA.
1
Set the Media Selection
switch to CARD.
For recording motion and still images on
tapes. For playing back or editing motion and still
images recorded on tapes.
For recording still images on SmartMedia
cards. For playing back still images recorded on
SmartMedia cards.
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.
2
Hold down the Lock button
and set the Power switch to
VCR.