IMPORTANT
When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture.
Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.
NOTES
•About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the video quality and as a result, also the available recording time ( 
55).
•Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered. Before you start recording, search for the end of the last recording ( 
34).
•To protect the tape and video heads, the
camcorder will enter the stop mode ( 
)
if left in record pause ( 
) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume recording press Start/Stop .
•About the Power Save mode: 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 ( 
58). To restore the power, turn the camcorder off and then on again.
•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 Mode Switch and Recording Programs
Set the mode switch to 
to let the camcorder adjust all the settings for you, allowing you to just point the camcorder and start shooting.
Set the mode switch to 
to select one of the recording programs. The Special Scene recording programs ( 
35) offer a convenient way to select the optimal settings to match special recording conditions. The [ 
PROGRAM AE] recording program ( 
37), on the other hand, allows you to set the shutter speed you want, or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.
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