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
–+EDIT – ADV
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