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Basic Recording
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Making your First Recording
1. Connect a power source to the Camcorder. (see page 20)
(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)
Insert a cassette. (see page 36)
2. Remove the Lens cover.
3. Set the Power switch to CAMERA.
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Open the LCD screen.
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Set the Mode switch to TAPE.
(VP-D353(i)/D354(i)/D355(i) only)
Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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If the write protection tab of the cassette is open(set to save),
STOP and Protection! will be displayed.
Release the write protection tab to record.
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Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen 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 on the LCD screen.
To stop recording, press the Start/Stop button again.
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STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.
[ Note ]
Detach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.
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