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EN
RECORDING
Basic
Recording
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
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| Power Switch |
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| Recording Start/Stop Button |
2 5M | I N | Tape remaining time |
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120MIN 
119MIN
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1MIN 
2MIN 
3MIN
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NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
●Power (☞ pg. 8)
●Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 12)
●Load A Cassette (☞ pg. 10)
●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 15)
●Viewfinder Adjustment (☞ pg. 15)
Shooting While Watching The
Viewfinder
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “
” appears
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
180° 90°
Select Wheel (BRIGHT) 
DISPLAY Button
BR I GHT – – – – –
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor
.... rotate the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until the
bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor (GR-SXM320 only)
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
2 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is in progress.
NOTE:
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this happens, use the viewfinder instead.
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
Power Switch Position
AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
PRO. | : Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities. |
OFF | : Switches off the camcorder. |
PLAY | : Allows you to play back your recordings. |