Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly.

1. Holding the lock button pressed down, move the power switch to <CAMERA>.
   
2. Move the / switch to the (MOVIES) position.
   
3. Open the LCD panel and 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.

• The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment. Wait until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before you start recording.
• When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use the viewfinder instead.
• When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.
• In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, "AUTO POWER OFF" appears in the center of the screen. If the camcorder shuts off, move the power switch to <OFF> and then back to <CAMERA> or <PLAY>.
• About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.