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Basic Recording
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Making your First Recording
1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder. (see page 21)
(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)
■ Insert a cassette. (see page 25)
2. Remove the LENS CAP and hook it onto the hand strap.
3. Set the power switch to the CAM position.
■ Open the LCD monitor and make sure that STBY is
displayed.
■ If the protection tab of the cassette is open, STOP and
PROTECTION! will be displayed.
■ Make sure the image you want to record appears in the
LCD monitor or viewfinder.
■ Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough
remaining power for your expected recording time.
4. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.
■ REC is displayed in the LCD.
To stop recording, press the START/STOP button again.
■ STBY is displayed in the LCD.
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