28Recording

Recording

Shooting Video

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Since recordings made on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings.

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1Move the power switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The red CAMERA indicator will turn on.

2Move the lens cover switch down to

to open the lens cover.

3Move the / switch to the (Movies) position.

4Press Start/Stop to begin recording.

•The recording starts; press Start/Stop again to pause the recording.

•The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is recorded on the disc.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

1Make sure that the DISC access lamp is off.

2Turn off the camcorder.

3Close the lens cover and the LCD panel.

4Remove the disc.

IMPORTANT

Avoid the following actions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

-Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

-Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc.

-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

-Do not change the operating mode.

NOTES

About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the recording time available on the disc ( 36).

When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead.

When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at

the actual levels. This is not a malfunction. About the Power Save mode: To save power

when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes

( 41). To restore the power, slide the power switch toward MODE and release it, or move

the power switch to and back to ON

again.

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using 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, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.