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Mastering
the Basics
4. Press and release the start/stop button again to pause recording.
• The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reappears in the
display.
• You can stop and restart recording as often as you like by pressing the
start/stop button.
• Replace the lens cap.
• Return the viewfinder to its retracted position.
• Return the LCD screen flush to the camera body.
• Unload the cassette.
• Set the POWER switch to OFF.
• Disconnect the power source.
Notes:
• To check that the camera is recording correctly, make a test recording first.
• Before making important recordings, clean the video heads using a Canon
DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available
digital video head cleaning cassette.
• When you disconnect the power source from the camera, we recommend that
you replace the terminal cover to prevent the terminals from getting dirty.
• To close the LCD panel, rotate it vertically until the screen faces you, then push
it in flat against the side of the camera until it clicks securely.
• You cannot monitor the sound from the speaker when recording.
• For tips on how to make better videos, see page 27.
• For extra recording time, set REC MODE in the camera menu to LP.
• The flashing of the tally lamp may be reflected into the lens during close-up
recording, or when recording through glass. You may therefore decide to turn it
off (p. 35).
When you have finished recording
