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Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting and playing back
movies – from basic recording and zooming to more advanced manual
picture adjustments.
Basic Recording
Shooting Video
1
Move the lens cover switch down
to
to open the lens cover.
2
Holding the lock button pressed
down, set the
switch to
CAMERA.
3
Press
to
begin
recording.
Press
again to pause the
recording.
1 Close the lens cover and the LCD
panel.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Remove the tape.
4 Disconnect the power source and
remove the battery pack.
Basic Recording
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the
camcorder operates correctly. If
necessary, clean the video heads (
2).
switch:
W
HEN
YOU
HAVE
FINISHED
RECORDING
Using the Viewfinder
When recording in bright places it
may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. In such case, change the
brightness of the LCD screen
(
instead. Press
to
activate the viewfinder along with the
LCD panel. Close the LCD panel to
use only the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder as necessary
with the dioptric adjustment lever.
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
VIEWFINDER
