Basic Recording
Making your First Recording
1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 20)
(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)
Insert a cassette. (see page 36)
2. Remove the Lens cover.
3. Set the Power switch to CAM.
Open the LCD screen.
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4. Set the Mode switch to TAPE. (VP-D653(i)/D655(i) only)
Make sure that STBY is displayed.
If the write protection tab of the cassette is open
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(set to save), STOP and Protection ! will be displayed.
Release the write protection tab to record.
Make sure the image you want to record appears on the
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LCD screen or Viewfinder.
Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough
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remaining power for your expected recording time.
5. To start recording, press the Start/Stop button.
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REC
is displayed on the LCD screen.
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To stop recording, press the Start/Stop button again.
STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.
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[ Note ]
Detach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.
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