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Using the CAMCORDER - Basic Recording
Making Your First Recording
1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder.
(See page 26)
(A battery pack or the AC power adapter)
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Insert a cassette. (See page 49)
2. Set the device to CAMCORDER and set the power
switch to REC mode.
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Open the LCD monitor.
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If the protection tab of the cassette is open, the
words STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
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Make sure the image you want to record appears
on 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.
3. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.
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REC is displayed on the LCD.
To stop recording, press the START/STOP button
again.
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STBY is displayed on the LCD.
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