DMC 1000 Digital Media Camcorder User’s Guide (v1.15) 95
Chapter 8 - Shooting

8.2 Recording

8.2.1 Start recording

1. To start recording, press the record button on the lens.
You can also use the Rec. button on the front of the camcorder or the record switch under
the carrying handle to start recording.
The Rec. indicator in the viewfinder and the tally indicators light. The status bar on the side
panel display is red when the camcorder is recording.
2. During recording, monitor the viewfinder indications (power and media indicator).

8.2.2 Stop recording

To stop recording, press the record button on the lens, the camcorder front or the switch
under the carrying handle again.
The actual recording to the media might continue even after you stop recording. The media
indicator lights as long as the camcorder is writing to the media. Do not interrupt power to
the camcorder during this time.
SelectRec
Audio Level
Exp.
Time Auto
White
Record button
Record switch
Record button
(VTR Start/Stop)