Basic Recording
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Making your First Recording
1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 23)
(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)
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Insert a cassette. (see page 27)
2. Remove the LENS CAP.
3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.
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Open the LCD monitor.
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Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and
PROTECTION! will be displayed.
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Make sure the image you want to record appears in the LCD
monitor or viewfinder.
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Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time.
4. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.
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REC is displayed in the LCD.
To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again.
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STBY is displayed in the LCD.
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