GE CG709 - Manual (Page 8)

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First-Time Operation
automatically shut off to prevent
excessive tape wear. To turn the
camcorder on again, slide the POWER
switch.
CAUTION: Avoid operating your
camcorder immediately after moving
it from a cold location to a warm
location. Give the camcorder 1-1/2 to
2 hours to reach a stable temperature
before inserting a video cassette.
When moved from a cold area to a
warm location, moisture may
condense on the head drum inside the
machine. This moisture could cause
the tape to stick to the headwheel and
damage the headwheel or tape. DEW
flashes in the viewfinder when
moisture is present in the camcorder.
If a cassette is inserted, press
STOP/EJECT and remove the
cassette. Leave the cassette
compartment open and turn off the
camcorder for at least 2 hours.
POWER PAUSE REW PLAY F.FWD
TITLE SELECT
RECORD
STOP/EJECT
BATT EJECT
REVIEW
CAMERA VCR
AUTO MAN
COUNTER
DISPLAY RESET
SELECT SET
CLOCK
DATE/TIME
SHUTTER
PUSH/AUTO
FOCUS
AUTO
MAN
FADE W/B
MANUAL FOCUS
AUD •DUB •VID
EDIT ADV.
TIME LAPSE
TITLE
SELF TIMER
STILL
STOP/EJECT
Button
PAUSE/STILL
Button
CAMERA/VCR Switch
Eyepiece Focus
Control
POWER Switch
and Indicator
Viewfinder in
Operating
Position
6. Place CAMERA/VCR switch in
CAMERA AUTO.
The position of the CAMERA/VCR
switch tells the camcorder whether
you want to record (CAMERA) or play
back tapes (VCR).
• Place the switch in CAMERA
AUTO to have the camcorder
automatically control white balance,
focus, and shutter speed.
• Place the switch in CAMERA MAN
(manual) to manually control white
balance, focus and shutter speed.
• Place the switch in VCR to play
back tapes.
7. Slide POWER switch to turn on
the camcorder. The POWER
indicator lights.
If you do not record within five
minutes, the camcorder will