Recording Movies on a Tape
You can use the LCD screen or the viewfinder when recording.
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before you
make important recordings, clean the video heads (
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Preparations
Connect a power source. Load a cassette.
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1. | Remove the lens cap. |
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2. | Set the camcorder to CAMERA mode. | w | ||
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3. Open the LCD panel (
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4. Press the start/stop button to begin |
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recording. |
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Wait until the tape counter comes to a | e | |
complete stop before you begin recording.
5.Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.
Restart recording by pressing the start/stop button.
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