43E RecordingThe end search, date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you mix recordingsin HDV and DV standards on the same tape.Low-angle RecordingThe carrying handle is equipped with a duplicate setof recording and zoom controls, ideal for low-anglerecording. Slide the LOCK lever towards the lens toprevent accidental operation.Power Saving MechanismsSTANDBY ButtonPressing the STANDBY button for more than 1 second in record pause or VCR STOP mode activates thepower save mode (The message “ENTERING POWER STANDBY” will be displayed). This shuts the powerdown to the camera and VCR sections while maintaining the camera settings. The camcorder retains theexposure lock and color bars settings. Press the STANDBY button again to turn the camcorder back on.Power Save FunctionIn order to protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the power save mode (VCR STOP) after3 minutes in record pause mode. If left 2 more minutes without any operation, the camcorder will automaticallyshut off. However, you can activate or deactivate the camcorder’s automatic shut-off with the [POWER SAVE]option in the [SYSTEM/ ] submenu. Even if the power save is set to [ON], the camera section will still bepowered, so the camcorder will retain camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed. Therefore, youcan adjust the camera section without worrying about the automatic shut-off. This mode, where only the VCRis shut off (VCR STOP) can also be assigned to a custom key ( 90).Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/ ]. Select [POWER SAVE], select a setting optionand close the menu. When set to [ON]: To turn the camcorder on, press the STANDBY button or set the POWER dial toOFF and then back to a recording program. When set to [OFF]: To start recording, press the start/stop button. To go into record pause mode,use the custom key ( 90).MENU( 31) SYSTEM/ POWER SAVE••• ONZoom leverStart/stopbuttonLOCK lever
