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.
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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
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