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RECORDING
Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 14).
2

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens
cover, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”
(“AUTO” or “PRO.”).
•The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
upon it.
3

START SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability (Z pg. 17) and press the Recording Start/
Stop Button.
•“
REC
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording
is in progress.
4

STOP RECORDING

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. 14).

●

For other notes, refer to pg. 15.

180°90°
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power lamp
Tally lamp
(lights while recording is in progress)