Sony DCR-IP5/IP7BT Operating Instructions Manual page 30

Recording a picture
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. 41).
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.)
While the REC indicator is flashing
The START/STOP button does not work. Wait until the camcorder returns to standby.
(The recording is being carried out while the REC indicator is flashing.)
Adjusting the angle of the LCD screen
The LCD panel can be rotated as illustrated below.
180
90
OPEN
When you want to close the LCD panel, set it horizontally, then swing it into the
camcorder body.
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