16 EN
VIDEO RECORDING

Basic Recording

NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
●
Power (
Z
pg. 6)
●
Tape Length Setting (
Z
pg. 12)
●
Recording Mode/Tape Length Setting (
Z
pg. 14)
●
Grip Adjustment (
Z
pg. 10)

LOAD A CASSETTE

1
Slide EJECT to open the cassette holder, then insert
the cassette with the label facing out. Press PUSH to
ensure the holder is closed and locked.

ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE

2
Slide the LENS COVER Open/Close Switch to open
the lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to
“VIDEO”, then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA”.
•The power indicator lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you’re aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word “PAUSE”
superimposed upon it.

START SHOOTING

3
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
•“
REC
” appears in the viewfinder while recording is
in progress.
LENS COVER Switch
Power
indicator
Power Switch
Start/Stop Button
Tally lamp
(lights while recording
is in progress)
System Select Switch