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REC
PAUSE
1
SELECT OPERATION MODE
Set the Power Dial to “
A
” while pressing down
the lock button located on the dial.
2
PULL OUT VIEWFINDER
Pull out the viewfinder fully.
•The lens cover opens, the power lamp comes
on and the scene you’re aimed at appears.
• The Record-Standby mode is engaged.
3
START RECORDING
When “PAUSE” appears, press START/STOP. A
beep signals the start of recording and the tally
lamp comes on.
4
STOP RECORDING
Press START/STOP again to stop recording.
• The camcorder re-enters Record-Standby
mode.
You should already have performed the necessary preparations (
Z
pg. 10 – 19). Set the Power Dial to “
A
”
and try recording that way before attempting to use more advanced features.
NOTE:
Before starting recording, make sure you set the date and time (
Z
pg. 13). Even if they don’t appear during
recording, you can display them during playback (
Z
pg. 53).
Lock button
Power Dial
Display
Record-Standby
During recording
Power lamp
RECORDING
Basic Recording
Camera sensor
START/STOP button
IND.ON/OFF
button
5
END RECORDING
When you’re finished recording, push back the
viewfinder until it clicks; the lens cover closes
and the power lamp goes out.
•When transporting, make sure the viewfinder
is pushed back.
•To turn power on again, pull out the
viewfinder.
OR
Set the Power Dial to “OFF”.
•When turning to “OFF”, it is not necessary to
press down the lock button.
Select
Dial
Tally lamp