START/STOP
Button
OPEN/EJECT Switch •
Lock Button •
V
_ Power lamp
Power Switch
Tally lamp
(lights while
recording is
in pr
NOTE:
Y_u sh_uld alr_arly have perk_rmed the i_roceclur_s list_cl
below. It not, do so befor_ c_*ntinuing,
• P_>wer (_ / pg, I0)
• (;rip Adjustment (m / lag. 12)
• Wewfind_rAdjustn_er_t (_ / Hg. 12)
• Recording Mode Seltin_ (_Z_ pg,: I_)
I OAD A CASSETTE
Slide OPEN/ElECT in the direction of the arrow then
swing the cover open until it locks. The holder opens
automatically.
Insert a tape and press "PUSH HERE" to close the
cassette holder.
• Once the cassette holder is closed, it recedes
automatically. Wait until it recedes completely
before closing the cassette cover.
ShootingWhileWatchingTheViewfinder
ENTER RECORD-STANDBY MODE
Make sure the L(D monitor is closed and locked. Set
the Operation Switch to "n " or "[_". Then, set the
Power Switch to " _" while pressing down the
Lock Button. Pull out the viewfinder fully.
°The lens cover opens, the power lamp lights and the
camcorder enters the Record-Standby mode.
• The scene you are aimed at appears on the
viewfinder screen, with the word "PAUSE"
superimposed upon it.
START SHOOTING
Press START/STOP.
" " I-I-I-REC,, api)ears in the viewfinder while recording is
in progress.