6.Select a recording speed and tape length.
A.Press the
SP or SLP recording speed.
B.Press the 720,30,40 button to select the length of the tape you are using (T20, T30, or T40) so the cam- corder can correctly calculate the time remaining.
7.Set the AE dial for a special effect.
•Place the dial in AUTO to place the camcorder in the full auto mode.
•Place the dial in ( ,_ ) sports or 1/1000 to record
•Place the dial in ( [] ) back light or
( [] ) front light to compensate for unusual lighting situations.
•Place the dial in (
•Place the dial in HAZE to soften the image and create a misty white look.
•Place the dial in (SHDW) shadow effect to darken the image and lessen glare.
•Details are on page 45.
8.Fade in and out of scenes
•Repeatedly press SELECT to display _"FADE'_ in the
viewfinder. Press SET.
•FADE will appear in the viewfinder.
•The camcorder will fade in if you start recording or fade out if you are recording.
9.Start and stop recording.
•Press and release the thumb trigger to start recording. _ appears in the viewfinder and the tally light will light when the camcorder is recording.
•Press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in record pause.
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•The camcorder will automatically turn off if it remains in record pause for five minutes. Place the POWER switch in OFF and then back in
CAMERA.
10.Zoom in and out.
•Zoom in and out using the zoom T and W lever.
•The zoom indicator appears in the viewfinder when you zoom.
11.Review what you have recorded.
•Press and quickly release EDIT SEARCH - to review the last few
seconds of your recording.
•Press and hold EDIT SEARCH- or
+to visually see what you have recorded. Release the button to
begin recording at that point.
12.When you are finished, place POWER switch in OFF and close the lens cover.
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