Recording
Recording Movies
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Since recordings made on a
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 
9).
1.Open the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to 
).
2.Press Start/Stop to begin
recording.
• Press Start/Stop again to pause recording.
• While recording and immediately after pausing, the DISC access indicator may go on while the scene is being recorded on the disc.
When you have finished recording:
1.Remove the disc.
2.Turn off the camcorder.
3.Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack.
4.Close the LCD panel and the lens cover (move the lens cover switch to 
).
Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
-Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.
-Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.
-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
-Do not change the operating mode.
About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc ( 
36).
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead.
When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.
About the Power Save mode: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes ( 
34). To restore the power, slide the
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