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LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
System Select
Switch
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| Power Switch |
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| Recording Start/Stop Button |
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(Blinking) (Blinking) (Blinking)
180° 90°
Select Wheel (BRIGHT)
DISPLAY Button
BASIC VIDEO RECORDING
NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.
●Power ( pg. 6)
●Load A Cassette ( pg. 8)
●Recording Mode Setting ( pg. 10)
●Tape Length Setting ( pg. 10)
●Grip Adjustment ( pg. 13)
●Viewfinder Adjustment ( pg. 13)
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “
” appears
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
1 Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or “PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder enters the
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.
BR I GHT – – – – –
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor
.... rotate the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until the
bright level indicator on the display moves and the appropriate brightness is reached.
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
AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
PRO. | : Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities. |
OFF | : Switches off the camcorder. |
PLAY | : Allows you to play back your recordings. |
