18
40min
REC 00:00:00:01
DVCAM
32K
4
OPEN
1
3
MEMORY
CAMERA
VCR
OFF
(CHG)
POWER
5
2
POWER
OFF
(CHG)
CAMERA
MEMORY
VCR
LOCK
Camera recording lamps
Microphone
— Recording – Basics —
Recording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(
1
)
Open the shutter of the hood with a lens cap. For more information about
attaching the hood with a lens cap, see page 165.
(
2
)
Install the power source and insert a cassette. See “Step 2” to “Step 4” (p.11 to
17) for more information.
(
3
)
Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
(
4
)
Slide OPEN in the direction of the
B
mark to open the LCD panel.
The picture now being shot is displayed on the LCD screen, and it disappears
from the viewfinder screen.
(
5
)
Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The “REC” indicator
appears. The camera recording lamps located on the front and rear of your
camcorder light up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
You can use REC START/STOP located on the handle or front instead of
START/STOP on the rear.
If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
The ND filter is necessary. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 or 2. However, if you change
the position during recording, the brightness of the picture may change or audio noise
may occur. This is not a malfunction. We recommend that you check the position of the
ND FILTER selector before shooting. See “Using the ND filter” on page 47.
Note
Fasten the grip strap firmly.
REC START/STOP
Handle REC START/STOP
