MAKING YOUR FIRST RECORDING
1.Connect a power source to the camcorder. ➥page 17
(A battery pack or a AC power adapter) ➥pages 14,17
• Insert a cassette. ➥page 34
•If you want to record on a memory card, insert the
memory card. (VP-D385( i ) only) ➥page 74 | MENU |
2. | Remove the lens cover. |
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3. | Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the | ||
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| • | Open the LCD screen. |
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| • | Set the Select switch to CARD or TAPE. | PO |
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- Make sure that STBY is displayed.
• If the write protection tab of the cassette is open (set to save), STOP and "Protection!" will be displayed. Release the write protection tab to record.
• Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen.
• Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time.
• You can select a record mode of your choice. ➥page 44
4. To start recording, press the Recording start/stop button.
• "REC●" is displayed on the LCD screen.
To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button again.
•"STBY" is displayed on the LCD screen.
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16:9 Wide 10Sec | 60min |
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M 1/50 | No Tape ! |
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•Eject the battery pack when you finish the recordings to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.
•The miniDV camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other one is on the LCD panel. Select the Recording start/stop button according to the use.
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