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Basic Recording
Making your First Recording
1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder.
➥
page 19
(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)
Insert a cassette.
➥
page 32
2. Remove the Lens Cover.
3. Set the
[Power]
switch to
[CAMERA]
.
■
Open the LCD Screen.
■
Set the
[Mode]
switch to
[TAPE]
.
Make sure that
<STBY>
is displayed.
■
If the write protection tab of the cassette is open
(set to save),
<STOP>
and
<Protection!>
will be
displayed. Release the write protection tab to
record.
■
Make sure the image you want to record appears
on the LCD Screen or Viewfinder.
■
Make sure the Battery Level indicates that there
is enough remaining power for your expected
recording time.
■
You can select a Record Mode of your choice.
➥
page 43, 44, 45
4. To start recording, press the
[Start/Stop]
button.
■
<REC
●
>
is displayed on the LCD Screen.
To stop recording, press the
[Start/Stop]
button again.
■
<STBY>
is displayed on the LCD Screen.
[ Note ]
Detach the Battery Pack when you are finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery
power consumption.
QUICK
MENU
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A
QUICK
MENU
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A
K
PLAYE
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A
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60min
0:00:10
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