50Basic TechniquesThis section explains the basic techniques of recording movies and still images, and also basic settingson DVD Video Camera.Basic Operation of DVD Video CameraTurning DVD Video Camera On or OffWhile holding down the button at the center of powerswitch, set the switch according to each recordingfunction:Power ON statusDuring playback, set the power switch to “ ” or“ ” when using disc, or set it to “ ” when usingcard.Turn the switch while holding down the button at thecenter of switch.Note :• Once you turn the DVD Video Camera on to let itrecognize the disc, you can immediately record or playback the same disc when the DVD Video Camera isturned on again (DVD-RAM). However, if you remove thedisc, replace it, or if the date changes after power isturned on, it will take some time for the DVD VideoCamera to start because it must recognize the disc again(See page 150).• Once you have turned the DVD Video Camera on torecord, you can immediately start recording when turningthe DVD Video Camera on next time (DVD-R disc).• It will take some time for the DVD Video Camera to displaythe Disc navigation screen after power is turned on.• When you turn the DVD Video Camera on, the ACCESSindicator will light or blink to show that the DVD VideoCamera is recognizing the disc or card: During this time,no operation, such as recording, can be performed.After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out,and operating the DVD Video Camera will be possible.If the ACCESS indicator does not go out, refer to “Check4” on page 150.• When the DVD Video Camera is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a message may appear.In this case, refer to “Error Messages” on page 152 andtake corrective action.• While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is litor blinking, do not cause impact or vibration to the DVDVideo Camera.Set to “ ”:To record still on SD MemoryCard or MultiMediaCardSet to “OFF”:The DVD Video Camera willturn off.Set to “ ”:To record movie on DVD-RAM or DVD-R discSet to “ ”:To record still on DVD-RAMdisc.Power switchACCESS/PCindicatorCARD ACCESSindicator
