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RECORDING BasicRecording
LENS COVER
Switch
POWER
Start/Stop
Power indicator
PUSH/OPEN
LCD monitor
Tape remaining time indicator
120min 119min 3min
1min (Blinking) 2min (Blinking)
0min (Blinking)
*min.....(Now calculating)
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
●Power (☞ pg. 8)
●Tape Length Setting (☞ pg. 12)
●Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 13)
●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 14)
LOAD A CASSETTE
1 First press PUSH/OPEN and open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 60 degrees. Press EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to ensure the holder is closed and locked.
Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens cover, then set the power switch to CAMERA.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the
•The scene you’re aimed at appears in the LCD monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.
START SHOOTING
3 Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best viewability (☞ pg. 18) and press the Recording Start/Stop button.
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress, and “REC ” appears in the LCD monitor.
•If you want to turn the tally lamp off, see page 31.
STOP RECORDING
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop recording.
•The camcorder
NOTES:
●When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder (☞ pg. 17).
●For other notes, refer to pg. 17.
Tally lamp