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Basic Operations
Easy Camera Recording
in Full Auto Mode
• Before you start recording, perform the
operations described on pages 7 through 15
to prepare your camcorder for recording.
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Hold down the Lock button and set the
Power switch to CAMERA.
• The picture from the lens now displays.
• The camcorder is now ready to record
(Recording Standby mode).
Note:
• If “AUTO” is not displayed at this time, set
the camcorder to Full Auto mode (see page
39).
3 Press the REC START/STOP button to
begin recording.
To pause recording
Press the REC START/STOP button again.
Recording pauses, and the camcorder enters
Recording Standby mode.
To turn the power off
Set the Power switch to OFF without pressing
the Lock button.
Notes:
• Battery power is consumed in Recording
Standby mode. Turn off the power if you will not
be recording again soon.
• If the camcorder remains in Recording Standby
mode for more than 5 minutes, the power will
automatically turn off to save battery power and
to protect the tape from being damaged. To
resume recording, set the Power switch to OFF
and then back to CAMERA. (The camcorder will
make a confirmation sound when it is left in
Recording Standby mode for about 4 minutes.)
BT-L225
Battery
pack
Max. continuous
recording time
Actual recording
time
BT-L445
approx.
1hr. 30min.
approx.
50min.
approx.
3hr.
approx.
1hr. 40min.
Maximum continuous recording and
actual recording times
AUTO
PAUSE
REC
Note:
• Using the zoom (see page 17) and other
functions or turning the power on and off
frequently will increase power consumption.
This may result in a decrease in the actual
recording time compared to the maximum
continuous recording time listed above.
Basic Operations
Camera Recording
Power switch
REC START/STOP button
Lock button
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