Recording - Basics - Sony DCR-TRV8 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording - Basics --
,ecording a picture
Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Remove the lens cap by pressing both knobs on its sides and attatch the lens
cap to the grip strap.
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" and "Step 2" for
more information (p. 9 to p, 14).
(3} Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button. Illl
Your camcorder is set to the standby mode. _=
(4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the I_ mark. Then, open the LCD panel. The
viewfinder automatically turns off. 5"
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The REC indicator a
appears. The camera recording lamp located on the front of your camcorder
lights up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. _'
lamp
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