When the camcorder shuts off automatically, the record review and record search

functions will not work. To resume normal operation turn the switch to and then back to CAMERA.

Screen Displays during Recording

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Time Code

Indicates the recording time in hours, minutes and seconds.

Remaining tape

Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. “” moves during recording. “END” flashes when the tape reaches the end.

•When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear.

•Depending on the type of the tape, the indication may not be displayed correctly.

Remaining battery charge

The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack.

•“” starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty.

•When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying “”.

•The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the conditions under which the battery pack and the camcorder are used.

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

When “” flashes

“” flashes in red when the lithium button battery is not installed, or when it needs replacing.

Recording

Functions Basic

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