14EN
RECORDINGBasicRecording
| During shooting |
Power Switch |
|
Recording Start/Stop Button |
|
2 5M I N | Tape remaining |
| time indicator |
| (Approximate) |
MIN 60MIN 59MIN
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0MIN 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. 6)
●Load A Cassette (☞ pg. 13)
●Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 12)
●Tape Length Setting (☞ pg. 12)
●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 8)
●Viewfinder Adjustment (☞ pg. 8)
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked (models equipped with LCD monitor only). Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power Switch to “” or “ ”. The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
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°
BRIGHT Wheel (models equipped with LCD monitor only)
90°
Shooting While Watching The
LCD Monitor (models equipped with LCD monitor only)
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power Switch to “” or “ ”. 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.
BR I GHT – – – – – – –
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor
.... rotate BRIGHT until the bright level
indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.
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
:Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
: Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities. OFF : Switches off the camcorder.
: Allows you to play back your recordings.