16 EN
RECORDING
Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting while watching the LCD monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 15).

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 Record–Standby mode.
•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 (Z pg. 17) and press the Recording
Start/Stop button.
•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress,
and “
REC
” appears in the LCD monitor.

STOP RECORDING

4
Press the Recording Start/Stop button again to stop
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby
mode.
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

(
Z

pg. 15).

●

For other notes, refer to pg. 15.

25min
120min
119min
3min
2min (Blinking)
1min (Blinking)
0min (Blinking)
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LENS COVER
Switch
POWER
Start/Stop
Power indicator
Tape remaining time indicator
MONITOR
OPEN
Tally lamp