18
EN
VIDEO
RECORDING
Basic
Recording
LENS COVER Switch
Power indicator
Power
Switch
Start/Stop Button
System Select
Switch
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
●Power (☞ pg. 10)
●Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting (☞ pg. 16)
●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 14)
LOAD A CASSETTE
1 First open the LCD monitor to an angle of over 45 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 viewfinder
ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE
2 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder enters the
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed upon it.
START SHOOTING
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
•“REC ” appears in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.
