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2 5M I N
120MIN
3MIN
2MIN
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119MIN
1MIN
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NOTE:
You should already have performed the procedures listed
below. If not, do so before continuing.
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Power (
Z
pg. 10)
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Recording Mode Setting (
Z
pg. 14)
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Load A Cassette (
Z
pg. 12)
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Grip Adjustment (
Z
pg. 17)
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Viewfinder Adjustment (
Z
pg. 17)
Shooting While Watching The
Viewfinder
1
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked.
Turn the LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the
lens cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”,
then set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or
“PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is
displayed in the viewfinder.
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. “
” appears
in the viewfinder while recording is in progress.
Shooting While Watching The
LCD Monitor
1
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring to open the lens
cover. Set the System Select Switch to “VIDEO”, then
set the Power Switch to “CAMERA” (“AUTO” or
“PRO.”). The power lamp lights and the camcorder
enters the Record-Standby mode. “PAUSE” is
displayed in the LCD monitor.
2
Tilt the LCD monitor upward/downward for best
viewability and press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
“
” appears in the LCD monitor while recording is
in progress.
NOTE:
When you use the LCD monitor outdoors in direct
sunlight, the LCD monitor may be difficult to see. If this
happens, use the viewfinder instead.
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
Power Switch
Select Wheel (BRIGHT)
Recording Start/Stop Button
Tape remaining time
indicator
(Approximate)
(Now calculating)
(Blinking)
(Blinking)
(Blinking)
To Adjust The Brightness Of The LCD Monitor
.... rotate the Select Wheel (BRIGHT) until the
bright level indicator on the display moves
and the appropriate brightness is reached.
System Select
Switch
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
BASIC VIDEO RECORDING
Power Switch Position
AUTO : Suitable for standard recording using NO special effects or manual adjustments.
PRO. : Allows you to set recording functions using the menus for more creative capabilities.
OFF
: Switches off the camcorder.
PLAY : Allows you to play back your recordings.
DISPLAY Button