Recording; Recording Movies On A Tape - Canon Optura 60 Instruction Manual

Recording Movies on
a
Tape
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Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary,
clean the video heads (CD 148).
1. Set the camcorder to CAMERA
mode.
• Set the POWER switch to CAMERA and
the TAPE/CARD switch to
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• The POWER indicator lights up.
2. Press the start/stop button to
begin recording.
Press the start/stop button again to pause
recording.
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When You Have Finished Recording
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1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.
2. Close the LCD panel.
3. Replace the lens cap.
4. Unload the cassette.
5. Disconnect the power source.
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Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.
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When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without
producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn
the camcorder off.
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Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the
viewfinder instead.
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When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),
sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.
This is not a malfunction. The audio recording level can also be adjusted
manually (CO 78).
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The camcorder enters stop mode after 4 minutes 30 seconds when left in
record pause mode to protect tape and video heads.
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In stop mode, press the start/stop button to start recording and press the
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(self-timer) button to go into record pause mode.