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RECORDING
Basic RecordingShooting While Watching TheViewfinder
NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed

below. If not, do so before continuing.

Power (

Z

pg. 6)

Load A Cassette (

Z

pg. 9)

Recording Mode Setting (

Z

pg. 10)

Grip Adjustment (

Z

pg. 11)

Viewfinder Adjustment (

Z

pg. 11)

1
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set
the Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”. The power lamp
lights and the camcorder enters the Record-Standby
mode. “PAUSE” is displayed in the viewfinder.
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “ ” appears
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.
3
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
Shooting While Watching TheLCD Monitor
Before the following steps, perform the procedures listed
in the above note.
1
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Press in the
tabs on the lens cap to remove it, then set the Power
Switch to “ ” or “ ”. The power lamp lights and
the camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
“PAUSE” is displayed in the LCD monitor.
2
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is
in progress.
3
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording. The camcorder re-enters the Record-
Standby mode.
NOTE:

When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this

happens, use the viewfinder instead.

Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop
Button
MENU/
BRIGHT Dial

To Adjust The Brightness Of The Display

.... rotate MENU/BRIGHT until the brightness
indicator on the display moves and the
appropriate brightness is reached.
•If you are using the GR-DVL45/DVL40, it is
also possible to adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
25 min
90 min 89 min 3 min
2 min
1 min0 min
min
Power Switch
Recording
Start/Stop Button
Tape remaining time
indicator (Approximate)
(Now calculating)
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Display
During shooting