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Before Use
The Remote Control
 Inserting the Button-type Battery
Before using the Remote Control, insert the supplied 
button-type battery.
1  While pressing the Lock Button 
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, pull out 
the Battery Holder. Then, remove the 
button-type battery.
2  Insert the button-type battery with the (+) 
marking facing upward.
3  Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote 
Control.
• When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace 
it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally 
expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends 
on operation frequency.)
• Make sure to match the poles correctly when 
inserting the button-type battery.
 WARNING
 CAUTION
● Replace Battery with Panasonic type 
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may 
present a risk of fi re or explosion.
● Battery may explode if mistreated.
● As with any small object, this type of Battery 
can be swallowed by young children. Do not 
allow children to handle this Battery.
● Dispose of used battery promptly.
● Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of 
in fi re.
 Using the Remote Control
•  Distance from the Camcorder: Within 
approximately 15 feet (5 meters)
•  Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and 
horizontal directions from the central axis
1  Direct the Remote Control at the Remote 
Control Sensor 
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 of the Camcorder and 
press an appropriate button.
[VCR1]:
Press the [   ] Button and [   ] Button 
simultaneously.
 
1
[VCR2]:
Press the [   ] Button and [   ] Button 
simultaneously.
 
2
• When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, 
the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.
• The above operating ranges are for indoor use 
Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may 
not operate properly even within the above ranges.
Selecting Remote Control Modes
When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, they 
can be operated individually by selecting different 
Remote Control Modes.
• If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and 
that of the Remote Control do not match, [CHECK 
REMOTE MODE (REMOTE)] Indication is displayed.
Setup on the Camcorder:
Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the 
desired Remote Control Mode. (p. 21)
Setup on the Remote Control:
15°
15°
15°
15°
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