18EN | VIDEO RECORDING |
REFRESH Button
Makes the DSC lamp go out.
During shooting
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
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NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
●Power ( pg. 8)
●Load A Cassette ( pg. 15)
●Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 14)
●Tape Length Setting ( pg. 14)
●Grip Adjustment ( pg. 10)
●Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 10)
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power Switch to “” or “ ”. If the DSC Lamp is lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO”. The VIDEO Lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “” appears
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
Shooting While Watching The
LCD Monitor
180°
BRIGHT Wheel
90°
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Press in the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the Power Switch to “” or “ ”. If the DSC Lamp is lit, press REFRESH for approx. 1 second to select “VIDEO”. The VIDEO Lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
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To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor
.... rotate the BRIGHT Wheel until the bright
level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.
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.
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.
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
Power Switch Position
:Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
: Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities. OFF : Switches off the camcorder.
: Allows you to play back your recordings.