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Recording
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Basics
Notes
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
•The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
•Fasten the grip strap firmly.
•Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
•The recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) are not displayed
during recording. However, they are recorded automatically onto the tape. To display
the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. You can also use the Remote
Commander for this operation (p. 39).
Note on Recording mode
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 190). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the
tape on your camcorder.
Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode and in the LP
(long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 190). In the LP mode, you can
record 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode.
When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend playing the
tape on your camcorder.
Note on the LOCK switch
When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to
MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting.
When you slide the LOCK switch to the left, the POWER switch can no longer be set to
MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the right as a default setting.
To enable smooth transition
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
– When you use a tape with cassette memory, you can make the transition smooth even
Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as
you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder.
However, check the following:
– Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape.
– When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHARGE).
– When you use a tape with cassette memory, you can make the transition smooth even
after ejecting the cassette by using the END SEARCH function (p. 36).
If you leave your camcorder in tape recording standby for five minutes while the
cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume tape recording standby, set the POWER switch to
OFF (CHARGE), and to CAMERA again. To start recording, press START/STOP again
without switching the POWER switch. However, your camcorder does not turn off
automatically while the cassette is not inserted.
cassette is inserted
Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent
battery and tape wear. To resume tape recording standby, set the POWER switch to
OFF (CHARGE), and to CAMERA again. To start recording, press START/STOP again
without switching the POWER switch. However, your camcorder does not turn off
automatically while the cassette is not inserted.
When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record in the LP
mode
•The transition between scenes is not smooth.
•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
mode
•The transition between scenes is not smooth.
•The playback picture may be distorted or the time code may not be written properly
between scenes.
The battery life when you record using the LCD screen
The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.
The battery time is slightly shorter than the shooting time using the viewfinder.
Recording a picture
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Adjusting the LCD screen
The LCD panel moves about 90 degrees to the viewfinder side and about 180 degrees to
the lens side.
the lens side.
When closing the LCD panel, set it vertically, and swing it into the camcorder body.
Note
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When using the LCD screen except in the mirror mode, the viewfinder automatically
turns off.
When you use the LCD screen outdoors in direct sunlight
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.
The LCD screen may be difficult to see. If this happens, we recommend that you use the
viewfinder.
When you adjust the angle of the LCD panel
Make sure the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
Make sure the LCD panel is opened up to 90 degrees.
Recording a picture
180
°
90
°
OPEN
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Recording
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Basics
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
(1) When you set the POWER switch to CAMERA, press FN and select PAGE2.
When you set the POWER switch to VCR, press FN to display PAGE1 (p. 22).
When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, press FN and select PAGE3.
When you set the POWER switch to MEMORY, press FN and select PAGE3.
(2) Press LCD BRT. The screen to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen appears.
(3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+.
(3) Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using –/+.
– : to dim
+ : to brighten
+ : to brighten
(4) Press
OK to return to PAGE1/PAGE2/PAGE3.
To return to FN
Press EXIT.
LCD screen backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings
when using the battery pack (p. 187).
You can change the brightness of the backlight. Select LCD B.L. in the menu settings
when using the battery pack (p. 187).
Even if you adjust LCD BRT or LCD B.L.
The recorded picture will not be affected.
The recorded picture will not be affected.
Recording a picture
1
2,3
FN
LCD
BRT
BRT
LCD BRT
–
+
OK
OPEN
the bar indicator
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Adjusting the viewfinder
If you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the viewfinder.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
Pull out the viewfinder and move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
You can turn the LCD panel over and move it back to your camcorder body with the LCD
screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (p. 70).
screen facing out. You can operate with the touch panel using the viewfinder when the
POWER switch is set to CAMERA or MEMORY (p. 70).
Viewfinder backlight
You can change the brightness of the backlight.
Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 187).
You can change the brightness of the backlight.
Select VF B.L. in the menu settings when using the battery pack (p. 187).
Even if you adjust VF B.L.
The recorded picture will not be affected.
The recorded picture will not be affected.
Recording a picture
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
adjustment lever
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