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This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual picture adjustments.
Basic Recording
Shooting Video
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If
necessary, clean the video heads (
2).
switch: 
1Move the lens cover switch down
to 
to open the lens cover.
2Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the 
switch to
CAMERA.
3 Press Start/Stop to begin recording.
Press Start/Stop again to pause the recording.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
1Close the lens cover and the LCD panel.
2Turn off the camcorder.
3 Remove the tape.
4Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack.
Using the Viewfinder
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the LCD screen
( 
21, 48) or use the viewfinder instead. Press VIEWFINDER to activate the viewfinder along with the LCD panel. Close the LCD panel to use only the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever.
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