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RECORDING

Basic
Recording

| During shooting |
Power Switch |
|
Recording Start/Stop Button |
|
2 5M I N | Tape remaining |
| time indicator |
| (Approximate) |
MIN 60MIN
59MIN
(Now calculating)
0MIN 1MIN
2MIN
3MIN
(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
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. 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.