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NOTES
About the recording time: By changing the recording mode you can change the video quality and as a result, also the available recording time (
40).
Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered. Before you start recording, search for the end of the last recording (
34).
To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( 
) if left in
record pause ( 
) mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds. To resume recording press Start/Stop .
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
(
43). To restore the power, turn the
camcorder off and then 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.
When using a tripod: Do not
leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 inch). Doing so may damage the camcorder.
When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture.
Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in fidgety, jittery scenes. In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.
Recording Still Images on the Memory Card
Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this camcorder (
62).
(
10)
1Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover.
2Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the | switch to |
CAMERA. |
|
3 Move the /
switch to 
(memory card).
4 Press PHOTO .
•Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.
•The CARD access indicator will flash as the image is being recorded.