Screen Displays during Recording
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tRecording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
yCentre marker
Use the centre marker to accurately frame subjects (
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qTime code
Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes, seconds and frames (
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wRemaining tape
Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. “b END” flashes when the tape reaches the end.
•When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear.
•Depending on the type of the tape, the indication may not be displayed correctly.
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uSHUTTER lamp
Lights up when the shutter speed is changed from the following:
50i 1/50 of a second
25p 1/25 of a second
eRemaining battery charge
The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack.
•“k” starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty.
•When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying “k”.
•The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which battery pack and camcorder are used.
rWhen “j” flashes
“j” flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs replacing.
iREC lamp
Lights up during recording.
The REC lamp starts flashing when the remaining tape is less than 5 minutes (it does not flash when the remaining tape information is not displayed on the screen.)
oGAIN lamp
Lights up when the AGC (auto gain control) becomes set to
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