
Recording Mode
. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ _ ].
. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ li_ ]
(For
. When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. tn some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 41,44)
MANUAL"
AUTOi_
FOCU
°Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the
power is turned on, Automatic WMte Balance
Adjustment (p. 4t) may not function correctly.
,Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power.
. When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON]. , The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red.
2Set the Mode Dia! to Tape Recording Mode.
,The [_ TAPE RECORDING MODE] is displayed on the screen.
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3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
, Recording starts.
- The [RECORD] and [o] Indication appears.
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4Press the Recording Start/Stop Sutton
again to pause the recording.
• The [PAUSE] and [ II ] Indication appears.
•For the recording time on a tape, refer to page 16.
•Carry out a recording check (p. 31 ) to verify that the image is recorded properly.
•In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank search (p. 31).
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Recording Mode
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*These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted. (For
1)Recording mode
2)Recording time elapse
3)Remaining tape indication
4)Still picture size
5)Quality of still pictures
6)Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red,)
Concerning the remaining tape time
indication on the screen
. The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.)
. During a
displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.
. In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
remaining tape time.
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