Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Basic Operations
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Remaining Recording
Time Display
Available mode:
TAPE-CAMERA
When the camcorder is recording in TAPE-
CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator
displays the approximate remaining tape time
in minutes. You can turn on and off the
indicator by pressing the DISP. ON/OFF button.
Notes:
•
The remaining recording time indicator
appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC
START/STOP button to begin recording.
• The remaining recording time indicator only
shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies
slightly depending on the length of tape used.
(This function is based on the DVM60 tape
standard.)
Remaining Battery
Power Display
Available modes:
All modes
When using the camcorder with the battery
pack as the power source, you can turn on and
off the remaining battery power indicator by
pressing the DISP. ON/OFF button. If the
battery power becomes very low, a warning
indicator will appear. Replace the battery pack.
Notes:
• Use the remaining battery power indicator only
as an approximate indication.
• The remaining battery power indicator may
change to either a higher or lower level if you set
the POWER switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA or VCR.
• In cold environments, the red remaining battery
power indicator may appear sooner. The battery
pack, however, can be used until the warning
indicator appears.
• Use of the zoom functions when the warning
indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder
to suddenly lose power.
• This camcorder supports an intelligent battery
function. Use of the optional BT-LS222 or BT-
LS442A intelligent battery pack allows the
number of minutes of continuous operating time
that remains to be displayed on the screen
based on the remaining battery power.
The tape has reached
the end.
T HE
E NDS SOON.
T A P E
T A PE E ND
CHANGE T HE
CAS SE T T E .
T A PE E ND
Warning indicator
Approx. remaining time
Less than 1 min.
3 0 min
When the remaining recording time reaches 1
minute, a warning indicator will appear.
Prepare a new cassette.
BA T T E RY I S
T OO LOW.
AUTO
AUTO
1 2 min
0
8 min
9
Remaining recording
time indicator
(Green)
(Green)
(Red)
Remaining battery
power indicator
Warning indicator
