Basic Operations
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Camera Recording monitor display.
Unlike conventional camcorders, this model frees you from having to peer into a small viewfinder. You can watch the subject on the large LCD monitor screen for easier, more enjoyable video- shooting.
Easy Camera Recording with Full Auto
Before you start recording, perform the operations described on pages 6 through 22 to prepare your camcorder for recording.
Lock Button
1 Hold down the lock button and slide the Power switch to CAMERA.
2 Press the MENU button until any of 
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•The picture from the lens is now displayed on the LCD monitor. Operation indicator
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“AUTO” appears.
3 Press the REC START/STOP button to start recording.
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Note:
•When you set the Power switch to CAMERA, it may take some time until the screen appears. Wait until the screen appears before starting operation.
To Pause Recording
Press the REC START/STOP button again. Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters Recording Standby mode.
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To turn the Power switch to OFF, slide the switch to OFF without pressing the Lock button.
Notes:
•To leave Camera Recording mode, set the Power switch to OFF.
•During Camera Recording mode, the speaker is off, and the PHONES (earphones) jack below the monitor cannot be used.
•If the camcorder is kept in Recording Standby mode for more than approximately 5 minutes, the power will automatically turn off to save battery power and to protect the tape from being damaged. To continue recording after this, set the Power switch to OFF, and then back to CAMERA again.
•If you will not be recording again for a while, turn off the power by sliding the Power switch to OFF. This will make the battery last longer.
•The operation indicators can be turned off or back on again with the MODE DISPLAY button.
Maximum Time for Continuous Camera Recording
Battery Pack | Max. Camera Recording |
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BB75 | Approx. 65 min. |
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Note:
•The use of the zoom and other functions will accelerate power consumption. The actual recording time per battery pack may be 30%– 50% less than the maximum camera recording time shown above.
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