— Recording – Basics —
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the hood cap and pull the hood cap string to fix it.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 1” and “Step 2” for more information (p. 9 to 14).
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
(4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark to open the LCD panel.
The picture now being shot is displayed on the LCD screen, and it disappears from the viewfinder screen.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator appears. The camera recording lamps located on the front and rear of your camcorder light up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
You can use REC START/STOP located on the front instead of START/STOP on the rear.
Camera recording lamps Microphone | 1 | |
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Recording – Basics
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POWER
VCR |
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OFF (CHG) |
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REC START/STOP
40min 
REC 0:00:01
3 LOCK
VCR |
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OFF (CHG) |
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CAMERA | MEMORY |
If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
The ND filter is necessary. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 or 2. However, if you change the position during recording, the brightness of the picture may change or audio noise may occur. This is not a malfunction. We recommend that you check the position of the ND FILTER selector before shooting. See “Using the ND filter” on page 46.
Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the microphone during recording.
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