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120MIN
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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 (
墌
pg. 6)
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Recording Mode Setting (
墌
pg. 10)
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Tape Length Setting (
墌
pg. 10)
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Load A Cassette (
墌
pg. 11)
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Grip Adjustment (
墌
pg. 14)
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Viewfinder Adjustment (
墌
pg. 14)
Shooting While Watching The Viewfinder
1
Make sure the LCD monitor is closed and locked
(GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/SXM26EA only).
Turn the
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring to open the
lens cover. 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.
To Stop Recording . . .
.... press the Recording Start/Stop Button. The camcorder
re-enters the Record-Standby mode.
Shooting While Watching The LCD Monitor
(GR-SXM460A/SXM260A/SXM46EA/
SXM26EA only)
1
Make sure the LCD monitor is fully open. Turn the
LENS COVER
Open/Close Ring to open the lens
cover. 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.
LENS COVER Open/Close Ring
RECORDING
Basic 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