Load a Cassette, Enter RECORD-STANDBY Mode

LENS COVER

Start/Stop button

90MIN 89MIN 3MIN

1MIN (Blinking) 2MIN (Blinking)

0MIN (Blinking)

*MIN.....(Now calculating)

NOTE:

You should already have performed the procedures listed below. If not, do so before continuing.

●Power (☞ pg. 6)

●Tape Length/Recording Mode Setting (☞ pg. 9)

●Grip Adjustment (☞ pg. 10)

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.

2 Slide the LENS COVER open/close switch to open the lens cover, then set the power switch to

•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.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop button.

•The tally lamp lights while recording is in progress, and “REC ” appears in the viewfinder.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop button again.

•The comcorder re-enters the Record-Standby mode.

NOTES:

	● A cassette holder can’t be opened unless a power
		supply is attached.
	● There may be a delay after you slide EJECT until the
		holder opens. Do not use force.
	● The tape‘s remaining time is displayed in the
		viewfinder as shown.
	● ”TAPE END“ appears when the tape recheas its end,
		and the power goes off automatically if left in this
		condition for 5 minutes.“TAPE END” also appears
		when a cassette whose tape is already at its end is
		loaded.
Tally lamp		loaded.
Tally lamp	● If the Record–Standby mode continues for 5 minutes,
		the camcorder’s power shuts off automatically. Set the
		power switch to POWER OFF, and then back to
		CAMERA to turn the camcorder on again.
	● If you’re recording on a cassette from the middle, use
		the RETAKE function (☞ pg. 13) to find the end of the
		last recording so you don’t erase any of it.
	● The LENS COVER warning blinks for about 5 seconds
		when the camcorder is turned on, whether the cover is
		open or closed.