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Before continuing, perform the procedures
listed below:
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Power (
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Loading A Cassette (
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Remove the lens cap (
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Select videos at 4:3 size of 16:9 (wide) size
Set the Power Switch to
“REC”
Press
START/STOP
button to start
recording. “REC” appears on the display
while recording is in progress. To stop
recording press
START/STOP
again.
Approximate recording time
Notes:
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If the Record-Standby mode continues for 5
minutes and no operation is performed, the
camcorder’s power shuts off automatically.
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When a blank portion is left between recorded
scenes on the tape, the time code is interrupted
and errors may occur when editing the tape. To
avoid this, refer to “Recording From The Middle
Of A Tape”
.
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To record in LP (Long Play) mode
Approximate tape remaining time appears on
the display. “---min” means the camcorder is
calculating the remaining time. When the
remaining time reaches 2 minutes, the
indication starts blinking.
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The time required to calculate and display the
remaining tape length, and the accuracy of the
calculation, may vary according to the type of
tape used.
Enables to check the end of the last recording.
Press
QUICK REVIEW
during the Recording-
Standby mode.
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Tape is rewound for about several seconds and
played back automatically, then pauses in the
Recording-Standby mode for the next shot.
Notes:
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Distortion may occur at start of playback. This is
normal.
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Slide the Zoom lever repeatedly to change the
sound setting to on/off.
Basic Recording
Tape
Recording mode
SP
LP
30 min.
30 min.
45 min.
60 min.
60 min.
90 min.
80 min.
80 min.
120 min.
Recording Start/Stop Button
Power
Switch
Zoom
Lever
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
TAPE!
Appears if a tape is not loaded when the
Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed while
the Power Switch is set to
“REC”
.
USE CLEANING CASSETTE
Appears if dirt is detected on the heads during
recording. Use an optional cleaning cassette.
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Tape Remaining Time
Quick Review
62 min
QUICK REVIEW
Recording & Playback
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