Recording Movies on a Tape

Before You Begin Recording: Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads.

1. Holding the lock button on the switch pressed down, set the switch to <CAMERA>.
   

2. Set the <TAPE/CARD> switch to .
   

3. Open the lens cover (move the lens cover switch down to ).
   

4. Press the <start/stop> button to begin recording. Press the <start/stop> button again to pause recording.

When You Have Finished Recording

1. Turn the <POWER> switch to <OFF>.
   

2. Close the lens cover (move the lens cover switch to ).
   

3. Unload the cassette.
   

4. Disconnect the power source.
   

5. Close the LCD panel.

• Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.

• When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without producing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off.

• Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead.

• When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts), the sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level. This is not a malfunction.

• The camcorder enters the stop mode ( ) after 4 minutes 30 seconds when left in record pause mode ( ) to protect the tape and video heads. In stop mode, press the start/stop button to start recording.