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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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4. Press the start/stop button to begin recording.
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5.Press the start/stop button again to pause recording.
Restart recording by pressing the start/stop button.
