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• The disc initialization will take
approximately one minute. Avoid
moving the camcorder while the
operation is in progress.
• You can start recording movies once
the record pause
indication
appears.
NOTES
The process of recognizing a disc may take a
moment. The
display will move while the
disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder
finishes recognizing the disc before you start
recording.
Removing the Disc
1
Slide
fully in the direction of
the arrow and gently open the disc
cover completely until it stops.
• Do not subject the camcorder to
strong impacts while the DISC access
indicator is on or flashing.
• Retract the grip belt under the
camcorder so it will not get in the way
of the disc cover.
• It may take a moment after sliding
for the disc cover to open.
2
Grab the edge of the disc and gently
pull it out.
Be careful not to touch the recording
surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
3
Close the disc cover.
IMPORTANT
When you slide
after making a
recording, important file allocation data is
updated on the disc before the disc cover
opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or
flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks
such as forcefully laying it on a table.
Preparing the Camcorder
1
Turn on the camcorder.
2
Move the lens cover switch down to
to open the lens cover.
3
Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the
viewfinder and adjust the dioptric
adjustment lever as necessary.
4
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the start/stop button with
your thumb.
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