software’s instruction manual (PDF file).

-Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer the music files on the supplied

Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc CD-ROM to a memory card connected to a computer. Refer to Music Files

( 101) for the folder structure of the memory and CD-ROM.

•Before transferring music files, we recommend making sure that there is enough available space on the memory card (about 5 times more than the size of the music files). If there is not enough available space, the video and audio may not play back correctly.

•If the connection is interrupted while transferring music files, playback of those files may not be possible. In such

case, erase those music files ( 44) and transfer the files again.

Pre-recording Function

The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press Start/Stop , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.

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1Push the joystick () to display the joystick guide.

2Select () [Pre REC ] and

press .

• appears.

•Press again to turn pre- recording off.

3 Press Start/Stop to begin recording.

The recording will include the 3 seconds before Start/Stop was pressed.

NOTES

•While pre-recording is on, all operational sounds will be turned off.

•The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds if any of the following operations are not performed before 3 seconds have elapsed.

-Turning on pre-recording

-Exiting standby mode

-Stopping a recording

•Pre-recording will be turned off when any of the following operations are performed.

-Opening the FUNC. menu or setup menus

-Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes

-Changing the operating mode

-Turning on Video Snapshot

-Setting the camcorder to standby mode

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