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REFRESH Button

Makes the DSC lamp go out.

 

During shooting

Power Switch

 

Recording Start/Stop Button

 

2 5M I N

Tape remaining

 

time indicator

 

(Approximate)

MIN 120MIN 119MIN

(Now calculating)

0MIN 1MIN 2MIN 3MIN

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VIDEO RECORDING

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 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.

To Stop Recording . . .

.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

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 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.

BR I GHT – – – – – – – –6– – – +

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.

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

re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

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.