Sony HVR-V1E User Guide

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Getting Start
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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your 
camcorder properly
To record or play back, slide the POWER 
switch to the respective direction.
When using it for the first time, [CLOCK 
SET] screen appears (p. 28).
1
While pressing the green button, 
set the POWER switch.
CAMERA:
 To record pictures.
VCR:
 To play or edit pictures.
b
Note
• After you have set the date and time ([CLOCK 
SET], p. 28), the next time you turn on the 
power of your camcorder, the current date and 
time will be displayed on the LCD screen for a 
few seconds.
2
Hold the camcorder properly.
3
Ensure a good grip, then fasten 
the grip belt.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
b
Note
• If warning messages appear on the screen, 
follow the instructions (p. 118).
POWER switch
If the POWER 
switch is set to OFF 
(CHG), slide it 
while pressing the 
green button.