Sony DCR-IP5E/IP7E Operating Instructions Manual page 39

Recording a picture
After recording
(1) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
(2) Close the LCD panel.
(3) Eject the cassette.
(4) Remove the power source.
Note
Do not touch the built-in microphone during
recording.
To enable unbroken transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded
and the next scene is unbroken as long as you do
not eject the cassette, even if you turn off your
camcorder.
However, check the following:
– When you change the battery pack, set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
If you leave your camcorder in standby mode
for 5 minutes while a cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is
to save battery power and to prevent battery and
tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG), and to CAMERA
again. However, your camcorder does not turn
off automatically when a cassette is not inserted.
Recording data
The recording data (date/time or various settings
when recorded) are not displayed during
recording. However, they are recorded
automatically onto the tape. To display the
recording data, press DATA CODE on the
Remote Commander during playback. You can
also use DATA CODE on the PAGE3 screen for
this operation. (p. 54).
The usable battery time when you record
using the LCD screen
The battery time is slightly shorter than the
shooting time using the viewfinder.
While the STBY indicator is flashing
When you press START/STOP, the camcorder
returns to standby. (The recording was not
carried out.)
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