16 EN
RECORDING
Basic Recording
NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

●

Power (

Z

pg. 8)

●

Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting (

Z

pg. 12)

●

Grip Adjustment (

Z

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, then set the Power Switch to
CAMERA.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder
enters the Record–Standby mode.
•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.
LENS COVER Switch
Power
indicator
Power
Switch
Start/Stop Button
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)