— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.

(1) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to 15).

(2) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. The lens cover opens.

(3) Open the LCD panel while pressing OPEN. The viewfinder automatically turns off.

(4) Turn STANDBY to STANDBY.

(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

The recording lamp lights up in the viewfinder when you record with the viewfinder.

2 POWER

CAMERA

OFF (CHARGE)

VTR

3

4

OCK

L

S

T

A

N

DBY

START/STOP

5

OCK

L

S

T

A

N

DBY

40min HSP STBY 0:00:00

40min HSP REC 0:00:01

START/STOP

Microphone

Camera recording lamp

Note

Fasten the grip strap firmly. Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.

To enable smooth transition

You can make the transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette. When you exchange the battery pack in the recording mode, set STANDBY to LOCK.

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