Camera recording

To stop recording momentarily [a]

Press START/STOP again. The “REC” indicator in the viewfinder changes to the “STBY” indicator (Standby mode).

To finish recording [b]

Press START/STOP. Turn STANDBY down, and set the POWER switch to OFF. Then, eject the cassette and remove the battery pack.

[a]

[b]

Note on standby mode

If you leave the camcorder for 5 minutes or more with a cassette inserted in Standby mode, the camcorder goes off automatically. This prevents wearing down the battery and wearing out the tape. To resume Standby mode, turn STANDBY down once and turn it up again. To start recording, press START/STOP.

Notes on the recording mode

•This camcorder records and plays back in SP (standard play) mode and in LP (long play) mode.

The playback quality in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode.

•When you record a tape in LP mode on this camcorder, we recommend you to play the tape on this camcorder. When you play back the tape on other camcorders or VCRs, noise may occur on a picture or sound. Noise may occur also when you play on this camcorder the tape recorded in LP mode on other camcorders or VCRs.

Note on recording

When you record from the beginning of the tape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting the actual recording. This prevents the camcorder from missing any start-up scenes when you play back the tape.

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