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Basic Recording
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Making your First Recording

1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 20)
(ABattery pack or a AC Power adapter)
Insert a cassette. (see page 36)
2. Remove the Lens cover.
3. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
Open the LCD screen.
Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D453(i)/D454(i)/D455(i) only)
Make sure that STBY is displayed.
If the write protection tab of the cassette is open
(set to save), STOPand Protection ! will be displayed.
Release the write protection tab to record.
Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen or Viewfinder.
Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time.
4. To start recording, press the Start/Stopbutton.
REC is displayed on the LCD screen.
To stop recording, press the Start/Stopbutton again.
STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.
[ Note ]
Detach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.
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