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To Record From an External
Source
1.
Place
a t_pe in the camcorder
set the I)SC MODE
switch
to 'IAPE
and set the
POWER
switch
_) PLAY_
2.
Start playback
fl'om the TV or VCR making
sure you
can see the picture
on the
camcorder.
Note: If NO SIGNAL is displayed
on the camcorder
screen, make sure the audio/
video/S-Video
cable is properly
connected.
3.
Press
the REC _FAh' ['i_FOP
button
on the camcorder.
The camcorder
will enter
the
Record
Pause
mode.
4.
Press
I_'/11 to begin
recording.
• Press
I_'/11 to start and stop
recording.
• Press
•
to stop
recording.
Recording
Tips
'l_) improve
picture
quality
and color
reproduction,
tl_' to m_ke
sure indoor
scenes
Jre well lit.
Don't
m<)ve the camcorder
rapidly
from
side to side
while
recording.
A steacly,
graclual
pan"
avoids
blurring
and
'jitter".
Use the viewfinder
or LCI) monitor
to make
sure the camcorder
is level
while
recording
so that
your scene
isn't 'tilted."
Do not bump
or tap the camcorder's
microphone
while
recording
as this sound
will
be recorded.
Include
close
ups of individuals
when
taping
fJmily
outings
or group
functions.
Fading
in and out of scenes
makes
your videos
appear
more
profi'ssional.
Learn
to use the special
effi'cts
to add variety
to your
recordings.
Be aware
of video
and audio
backgrounds.
Background
details
barely
noticed
while
recording
may sh<)w up as visual
clutter"
on your
recording.
Background
noises
(especially
['V sets, radios,
household
appliances,
traffic
sounds,
etc.)
might
detract
flom
the sound
you want
to record.
Avoid
long
"still" shots
of landmarks
and
scenic
attractions.
Recordings
are more
interesting
if they
include
people
and details.
Local
color"
gives
travel
videos
lasting
appeal
'lk) add interest,
consider
recording
a familiar
or landmark
scene
flom
an unfamiliar
vantage
point.
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