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Basic Operations
Remaining Recording Time
Display
When the camcorder is recording in TAPE-
CAMERA mode, an on-screen indicator
displays the approximate remaining tape time
in minutes.
Remaining recording
time indicator
During camera recording in TAPE-CAMERA
mode, press the MENU/DISPLAY button until
the remaining recording time indicator ap-
pears.
SP
30
min
To turn off the indicator, press the MENU/
DISPLAY button again.
Notes:
• The remaining recording time indicator
appears 10 seconds after pressing the REC
START/STOP button to begin recording.
• The remaining recording time indicator only
shows the approximate time left. Also, it varies
slightly depending on the length of tape used.
(This function is based on the DVM60 tape
standard.)
When the remaining recording time reaches 1
minute, a warning indicator will appear.
Prepare a new cassette.
Remaining Battery Power
Display
When using the camcorder with the battery
pack as the power source, you can turn on and
off the remaining battery power indicator by
pressing the MENU/DISPLAY button. If the
battery power becomes very low, a warning
indicator will appear. Replace the battery pack.
BATTERY IS
TOO LOW.
Notes:
• Use the remaining battery power indicator only
as an approximate indication.
• The remaining battery power indicator may
change to either a higher or lower level if you set
the Power switch to OFF and then back to
CAMERA or VCR.
• In cold environments, the red remaining battery
power indicator may appear sooner. The battery
pack, however, can be used until the warning
indicator appears.
• Use of the zoom functions when the warning
indicator is displayed may cause the camcorder
to suddenly lose power.
Warning indicator Approx. remaining time
Less than 1 min.
(The tape has reached
the end.)
(Green)
(Green)
(Red)
Remaining battery
power indicator
Warning indicator
THE
ENDS SOON.
TAPE
TAPE END
CHANGE THE
CASSETTE.
TAPE END