3 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode.

Slide the POWER switch while pressing the green button.

4 Press and hold PHOTO lightly.

You will hear a small beep sound, and the picture will become a still image. Recording does not start at this point.

 

 

 

60min

 

CAPTURE

The indicator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

appears.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Press PHOTO fully.

A shutter sound is heard, and the image is recorded with sound for 7 seconds.

The still image is displayed on the screen until recording is completed.

To turn the power off

Slide the POWER switch up to (CHG) OFF.

bNote

appears when the tape photo recording does not work.

zTip

You can record about 510 images in the SP mode and about 765 images in the LP mode on a tape which can record for 60 minutes in the SP mode.

Recording with ease– Easy Handycam

With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are set to automatic mode, only basic functions become available, and screen font size increases for easy viewing. Even first time users can enjoy easy recording. Before recording, follow steps 1 to 7 in “Getting started” (p. 11 - p. 19).

Camera recording lamp EASY POWER switch

OPEN

REC START/STOP

zTip

Buttons that do not work during Easy Handycam operation have a dot beside them on your camcorder. Also, only menu items that are available during Easy Handycam operation are displayed when MENU is pressed.

1 Remove the lens cap. Pull the lens cap string down and attach it to the grip belt.

2 Press OPEN and open the LCD panel.

3 Slide the POWER switch to select the CAMERA mode.

You can record movies only.

4 Press EASY.

EASY lights up in blue.

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