MAKING YOUR FIRST RECORDING
1. Connect a power source to the camcorder.
(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)
Insert a cassette. ➥ page 33
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2. Remove the lens cover.
3. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power.
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Open the LCD screen.
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Press the MODE button to set Camera (
- Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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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.
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Make sure the image you want to record appears on the
LCD screen.
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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
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4. To start recording, press the Recording start/stop button.
"REC ● " is displayed on the LCD screen.
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To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button
again.
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"STBY" is displayed on the LCD screen.
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Eject the battery pack when you fi nish the recordings to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.
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The miniDV camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the
camcorder and the other one is on the LCD panel. Select the Recording start/stop button according to
the use.
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SP
0:00:00
0:00:00
REC
REC
10Sec
10Sec
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16:9 Wide
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No Tape !
No Tape !
1/50
1/50
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29
W
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OPE N
OPE N
60min
60min
16Bit
16Bit