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 OffSet the switch to the appropriate recording functionwhile holding down the button to the right of thepower switch.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 theright 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. However, if the disc is left in the camerafor an extended period, it will take some time for thecamera to recognize the disc again (See page 149).• 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 149.• 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 151 andtake corrective action.• While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is litor blinking, do not cause impact or vibration to the DVDVideo Camera.Rotate Whilepressing“ ”:To record still on SDMemory Card or miniSDMemory Card“OFF”:The DVD Video Camerawill turn off.“ ”:To record movie on DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc“ ”:To record still on DVD-RAM disc.Align withthis positionACCESS/PCindicatorCARD ACCESSindicator
