Basic Operations
Make sure that the power source is installed and a cassette
is inserted.
When you use the camcorder
for
the first time, reset the date and tie before you start recording
(p.38). This date is automatically
recorded
for 10 seconds
after you start recording
(AUTO DATE feature).
This feature
works only once
a day.
Before you record one-time
events, you may want to make a trial recording
to make sure that the
camcorder
is working
correctly.
(1) While pressing
the small green button on the POWER switch, turn it to CAMERA.
(2) Turn STANDBY
up.
(3) Press START/STOP.
The camcorder
starts recording
and the "REC" indicator appears and the red
lamp lights up in the viewfinder.
._: You can hear the beep sound
to confirm
your operation.
OFF
3
=5.
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To Stop
Recording
Momentarily
[a]
Press START/STOP
again, The "STBY" indicator
appears
in the viewfinder
(Standby mode).
To Finish
Recording
[b]
Press START/STOP
to stop. Turn STANDBY down, and set the POWER switch
to OFF. The lens cover
closes. Then, eject the cassette (p.10) and remove
the battery pack (p.9).
STBY
0:35:20
[b]
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