Using the LCD Monitor:
A.Open the monitor 90 degrees from the camcorder body.
B.Tilt the monitor 180 degrees forward or 90 degrees down as required for convenient viewing while recording.
C.To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor’s image, rotate the MENU/BRIGHT dial .
Note: Adjusting the LCD monitor brightness does not affect the recorded image on cassette.
8.Start and stop recording.
A.Remove the Lens Cap.
B.Put the camcorder in automatic record mode by pressing the Lock Button in and rotating the Power Switch to the A icon.
C.Press and release the Thumb Trigger to start recording. The REC icon appears in the viewfinder or LCD monitor (but does not show up in the recording). This indicator reflects that recording has started.
D.When finished recording, press and release the thumb trigger again to stop recording. The camcorder is now in the
mode. The
MENU/BRIGHT 
dial
Rotating the MENU/BRIGHT dial adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.
Thumb 
Trigger
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