Recording a picture on a tape (p. 37)
1Remove the lens cap.
3Press OPEN to open the LCD panel. The picture appears on the screen.
Viewfinder
When the LCD panel is closed, use the viewfinder with your eye against the eyecup. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight (p. 44).
2Set the POWER switch
to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
POWER | VCR |
OFF(CHG) | |
| CAMERA |
| MEMORY |
4Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. To stop recording, press START/ STOP again.
When you purchase your camcorder, the date and time are not set for the clock. If you want to record the date and time for a picture, set the clock setting before recording (p. 31).
Monitoring the playback picture on the LCD screen (p. 53)
Guide Start Quick
1Set the POWER switch to VCR while pressing the small green button.
POWER
VCR
OFF(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY
2Press | on the touch panel to |
rewind the tape. | |
3Press | on the touch panel to |
start playback.
Note
When using the touch panel, press operation buttons lightly with your finger supporting the LCD panel from the back side of it. Do not press the LCD screen with
Do not pick up your camcorder by holding parts as illustrated.
Viewfinder LCD panel Battery pack | Flash |
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