7
First-Time Operation
7. Start and stop recording.
Start and stop recording by pressing
and releasing REC/PAUSE. REC
appears in the viewfinder. You do not
have to hold the button to record.
Notes: If you do not record within five
minutes, the camcorder will automatically
shut off to prevent excessive tape wear.
Press REC/PAUSEto turn on the
camcorder.
Any material recorded on the tape will
automatically be erased if you record
overit.
8. Play back what you haverecorded.
Press REC/PAUSEto stop recording.
Press and hold the small button on
POWERwhile sliding it in VCR.
Press REW (rewind) to rewind the
tape.
Press PLAY to play back the tape in
the viewfinder.
Press STOP/EJECT when you are
finished playing back the tape.
Details on viewfinder playback are
on page 42.
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LIGHT
AUTO OFF ON
FADE
TRACKING
REC/PAUSE
OFF
OWERVCR AV DUB REW PLAYF.FWD STOP/EJECT
TITLE SEL
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STOP/EJECT
PLAY
REW (Rewind)
POWER (CAMERA/OFF/VCR)
Switch and Indicator
Eyepiece
Electronic
Viewfinder
(Grasp Here
to Move)
REC (Record)
/PAUSE Eyepiece
Focus
Control