32 • Video
Quick Start Function
When you close the LCD panel with the
camcorder set to a recording mode, the
camcorder enters the standby mode. In
standby mode the camcorder consumes
only about half the power used when
recording, saving energy when you are
using a battery pack. Additionally, when
you open the LCD panel, the camcorder
is ready to start recording in
approximately 1 second*, ensuring you
do not miss important shooting
opportunities.
* The actual time required varies depending
on the shooting conditions.
1 With the camcorder on and the
CAMERA indicator lit up in green,
close the LCD panel.
• If you are using the viewfinder and
the LCD panel is closed, press
to enter the standby
mode.
• A beep will sound and the
CAMERA indicator will change to
orange to indicate the camcorder
entered the standby mode.
2 When you wish to resume
recording, open the LCD panel.
• The CAMERA indicator turns back
green and the camcorder is ready
to record.
• You can also press to
resume recording using the
viewfinder with the LCD panel
closed.
IMPORTANT
Do not disconnect the power source while
the camcorder is in standby mode
(
CAMERA indicator is lit in orange).
NOTES
• If you close the LCD panel under some
circumstances (for example, while the
DISC access indicator is flashing or a
menu is being displayed), the camcorder
may not enter standby mode. Check that
the
CAMERA indicator changes to
orange.
• The camcorder will shut off if left in
standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless
of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 71). To
restore the power if the camcorder shut
off, turn the switch toward MODE
and release it, or turn the camcorder off
and then on again.
• You can select the length of time until
shut-off or turn off the Quick Start
function altogether with the [QUICK
START] setting ( 71).
• Performing any of the following actions
while the camcorder is in standby mode
will reactivate the camcorder.
- Opening the disc compartment cover.
- Changing the position of the /
switch.
- Turning the switch toward
MODE.
Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene
Recorded
Even in mode you can play
back the last scene recorded in order to
check it. If you are using a DVD-RW
disc, you can also delete the scene
while reviewing it.
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