Sony HANDYCAM DCR-PC1000 - Manual (Page 13)

13
Getting Started
DCR-PC1000 2-591-678-11(1)
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your
camcorder firmly
To record or play back, slide the POWER
switch repeatedly to turn on the respective
lamp.
When using it for the first time, the
[CLOCK SET] screen appears (p. 16).
POWER
switch
1
Slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow to turn on the respective
lamp.
The lens cover opens automatically
when the POWER switch is set to
CAMERA-TAPE or CAMERA-
MEMORY.
If the POWER
switch is set to
(CHG) OFF, slide it
down while pressing
the green button.
Lamps that light up
CAMERA-TAPE: To record on a tape.
CAMERA-MEMORY: To record on a
“Memory Stick Duo.”
PLAY/EDIT: To play or edit pictures.
• When you slide the POWER switch
from (CHG) OFF to CAMERA-TAPE or
CAMERA-MEMORY, the current date and
time will be displayed on the LCD screen
for about 5 seconds.
2
Hold the camcorder correctly.
3
Ensure a good grip, then fasten
the Strap Belt.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG)OFF.
• At the time of purchase, the power will be
set to turn off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power.
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 58).