GE CG400 manual Recording Operation, To Make a Recording

Recording Operation

Only the basic steps were discussed in the “First Time Operation” section to set up your camcorder. This section explains in detail how to make a recording.

Record-PauseViewfinder

Indicator (Red)

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Warning Indicator (Yellow)

To Make a Recording:

1.Attach a power supply (AC adapter charger/battery/car cord adapter). See pages 13-17.

2.Insert a video tape.

3.Push the POWER switch upward to turn on the camcorder.

The record-pause indicator to the right of the viewfinder and REC and ❙❙ in the LCD window stop flashing.

Tips: Use the thumb trigger for brief recording pauses. The camcorder turns off if it remains in record-pause for three minutes. If you plan to stop recording for a longer period, turn the camcorder off.

The recording speed is SP (standard speed).

The record-pause indicator (red light) to the right of viewfinder and REC and

❙❙ in the LCD window flash. This indicates the camcorder is in the record-pause mode.

4.Make sure the PLAY/CAM button is in the CAMERA mode. (Red indicator beside button lights.)

The shutter speed of 1/60 is fixed.

The record-pause indicator (red) shown above flashes when the camcorder is in the record- pause mode. It remains on when the camcorder is recording.

The warning indicator (yellow) shown above flashes when other warnings (flash in LCD window also) occur, including the following :

Moisture Condensation

5.Look through the viewfinder to see what you are recording.

You may want to slide the viewfinder focus control back and forth until it is set for your own vision.

6.Press the thumb trigger (REC button) to begin recording.

Battery Power

Tape End

Clogged/Dirty Video Head

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