Recording a picture
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 even if you turn off your camcorder. When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for 3 minutes*1)/5 minutes*2) while the cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode for recording, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA, or press START/STOP without changing the POWER switch again to start recording. If your camcorder is in the standby mode, with no cassette inserted, it does not turn off automatically.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode
The playback picture may be distorted.
The time code may not be written properly between scenes.*1)
Recording date and time
The recording date and time are not displayed while recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display the recording date and time, press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander during playback.
To set the counter to 0:00:00
Press COUNTER RESET (p. 139).
*1)
*2)
Adjusting the LCD screen
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to the lens side.
If you turn the LCD panel over so that it faces the other way, the 
indicator appears on the screen (Mirror mode).
180°
90°
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically until it clicks, and swing it into the camcorder body.
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you record with the viewfinder.
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