RECORDING
VIDEOS
This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image
resolutions. Set your desired resolution before recording. _-,page 62
PRECHECK!
• Insert a memory card. _page 32
• Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX $15/$16
only) _page
31
• Select the Video record (4_) mode by pressing the MODE button.
_page
27
1. Select a subject to record.
•
Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording.
Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the
subject. _page 44
2. Press the Recording
start/stop
button.
The recording (o) indicator appears and recording starts.
3. To stop recording, press the Recording
start/stop
button again.
When you use the built--in microphone
for recording,
the microphone
may record the mechanical noise of the
camcorder.
When you record in a quiet environmerlt,
we
recommend
that you use an external microphone.
Connect an exlernal mk;rophone
(not supplied) to the external
microphone
jack of this camcorder.
•
The internal
microphone
is automatically
turned
off when you attach
an external
microphone.
,*
Zoom MIC and Voice Reduction
functions
are automatically
turned
off.
,*
The senskivity
level may differ depending
on the microphone.
Use the MIC Level menu to find the
appropriate
recording
sound
level. Otherwise,
loud sounds
may produce
distortion.