(Record mode)
Tape speed
EVF or LCD Monitor (Record/Pause mode)

Camera Recording

Recording via EVF or LCD Monitor

View recording scene on EVF or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor.

3

1

CAUTION :

Rotating partially open LCD monitor may block cassette door and damage Camcorder body.

3VISIONADJUSTMENT

Built-in Twin

Capsule 2-Way

Microphone

System

4

Power

Lamp

5

6 2

Note:

When Camcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may appear in the picture. This is normal for the CCD pick-up. Try to avoid this when possible.

Using LCD monitor reduces battery operation time. Return LCD monitor to locked position when not in use.

Before you begin...

Connect Camcorder to power source.

Insert cassette with record tab (page 11).

1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing LCD monitor fully open and adjust viewing angle.

If you want to record using EVF, close and lock LCD monitor.

2 Set POWER to

CAMERA.

Lens Cover opens. Power Lamp lights.

• Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position.

EVF or LCD monitor turns on/off by the POWER switch.

EVF shuts off when LCD monitor is opened and turns back on when LCD is closed.

Both EVF and LCD monitor turn on when LCD is at 180° (see above left). This allows both you and the subject to view the recording.

3 LCD

: Turn BRIGHT control to

monitor

adjust LCD monitor

 

brightness level.

EVF

: Look into EVF and adjust

 

VISION ADJUSTMENT to

 

your eyesight.

4Hold down TAPE SPEED for about 1 second to change tape speed to SP/SLP

(page 11).

5 Press RECORD/ PAUSE to start or pause recording.

6Set POWER to

OFF when finished. EVF or LCD Monitor

To remove the cassette, slide the TAPE EJECT switch (page 11).

WARNING:

Do not leave the camcorder with the EVF aimed directly at the sun. This may cause damage to the internal parts of the EVF.

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For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

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