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Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including
recording, playback, menu options, and hard disk operations.
Shooting Video
1 Move the / switch to
(Movies).
2 Turn the switch to ON to set
the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
The red CAMERA indicator will turn
on.
3 Press to begin
recording.
• The recording starts; press
again to pause the
recording.
• You can also press on
the LCD panel.
1 Make sure that the HDD access
indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
IMPORTANT
• When recording movies, try to get a
calm, stable picture.
Excessive camcorder movement while
shooting and extensive use of fast zooms
and panning can result in jittery scenes. In
extreme cases, the playback of such
scenes may result in visually induced
motion sickness. If you experience such a
reaction, immediately stop the playback
and take a rest break as necessary.
• Observe the following precautions while
the HDD access indicator is on or
flashing. Failing to do so may result in
permanent data loss or hard disk
damage.
- Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not disconnect the power source
or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the operating mode.
Recording
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if
the camcorder operates correctly. If
necessary, initialize the hard disk
(61).
( 21)
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
START/STOP
START/STOP
START/STOP
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