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This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including
recording, playback, menu options, and disc operations.
ShootingVideo
Before You Begin Recording
Make a test recording first to check if
the camcorder operates correctly.
Since recordings made on a DVD-R or
DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we
recommend you use a DVD-RW disc
to make the test recordings.
1 Move the _ switch to ON to
set the camcorder in CAMERA
mode.
The red CAMERA indicator will turn
on.
2 Move the ',_,/0 switch to ',_,
(Movies).
3 Press [START/STOPI to begin
recording.
• The recording starts; press
again to pause the
recording.
• You can also press [-START/STOP_ on
the LCD panel.
WHENYOUHAVEFINISHEDRECORDING
1 Make sure that the DISC access
indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
4 Remove the disc.
IMPORTANT
• When recording movies, try to get a
calm, stable picture,
Excessive camcorder rnovernent 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.
• Avoid the following actions while the
DISC access indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss.
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