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RECORDING
Basic Recording (cont.)Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
Before the following steps, perform step 1 (Z pg. 16).
2

ENTER RECORD–STANDBY MODE

Make sure the viewfinder is fully tilted downward
and pushed back in. Set the Power Switch to the
camera position (“ ”, “ ”, “5S” or “ ”) while
pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch.
Press PUSH-OPEN and open the LCD monitor fully.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
•The scene you are aimed at appears in the LCD
monitor, with the word “PAUSE” superimposed
upon it.
3

START SHOOTING

Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability (Z pg. 19) and press the Recording Start/
Stop Button.
•“ ” appears in the LCD monitor while recording
is in progress.
4

STOP RECORDING

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to stop
recording.
•The camcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
NOTES:
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When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct

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

happens, we recommend that you use the viewfinder

(
Z

pg. 16).

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To turn the tally lamp off during recording, refer to

pgs. 30 and 32.

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For other notes, refer to pg. 17.

5S
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180°90°
Power Switch
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power lamp
Lock Button
PUSH-OPEN Button
Tally lamp
(lights while recording
is in progress)