When You Have Finished Recording

1.Turn the POWER switch to OFF.

2.Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder to its original position.3.Replace the lens cap.4.Unload the cassette.5.Disconnect the power source.

When recording outdoors or through a window, do not leave LCD screen, viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight as it may cause damage.

❍Turn the power off if you do not intend to use the camcorder for a longer time.

❍When you start recording, the camcorder counts from 1 second to 10 seconds (recording reminder). Recordings shorter than 10 seconds may be difficult to edit later. On the other hand, a recording not containing a particular action should generally last no longer than 10 seconds.

❍The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause mode to

protect tape and video heads. “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears 20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.

❍For when to use the [ (Easy Recording) or Q (program AE) mode, see Using

the Recording Programs ( 55).

❍When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off.

❍About the built-in microphone: When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.

❍For extra recording time, see Changing the Recording Mode ( 52).

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

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