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Basic Recording
Making your First Recording
1.Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23) (A battery pack or a AC power adapter)
■Insert a cassette. (see page 27)
2.Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap.
3.Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.
■Open the LCD monitor.
■Set the mode switch to the TAPE position. Make sure that STBY is displayed.
■If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
■Make sure the image you want to record appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
■Make sure the battery level indicates that there is
enough remaining power for your expected recording time.
4.To start recording, press the START/STOP button.
■REC is displayed in the LCD.
To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again.
■STBY is displayed in the LCD.
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