Recording - Basics; Recording A Picture - Sony RMT-811 Service Manual

— Recording – Basics —

Recording a picture

Your camcorder automatically focuses for you.
(1) Open the shutter of the hood with a lens cap. For more information about
(2) Install the power source and insert a cassette. See "Step 1" to "Step 3" (p. 9 to
(3) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA while pressing the small green button.
(4) Slide OPEN in the direction of the B mark to open the LCD panel.
(5) Press START/STOP. Your camcorder starts recording. The "REC" indicator
Camera recording lamps
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POWER
If the ND1 or ND2 indicator flashes on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder
The ND filter is necessary. Set the ND FILTER selector to 1 or 2. However, if you change
the position during recording, the brightness of the picture may change or audio noise
may occur. This is not a malfunction. We recommend that you check the position of the
ND FILTER selector before shooting. See "Using the ND filter" on page 47.
Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the microphone during recording.
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attaching the hood with a lens cap, see page 167.
15) for more information.
Your camcorder is set to the standby mode.
The picture now being shot is displayed on the LCD screen, and it disappears
from the viewfinder screen.
appears. The camera recording lamps located on the front and rear of your
camcorder light up. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
You can use REC START/STOP located on the handle or front instead of
START/STOP on the rear.
Microphone
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REC START/STOP
Handle REC START/STOP
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REC 0:00:01
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