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The disc initialization screen will appear when a new DVD-RW disc is first inserted if the / switch is set to (movies). If the disc is already initialized, you can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. Otherwise, perform the following steps to initialize the disc. Select ( ) the desired disc specification and press . For a comparison between the VIDEO and • The disc initialization will take approximately one minute. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is in progress. • You can start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. Removing the Disc 26 • Preparations 1 Slide fully toward OPEN and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops. DISC COVER • Do not subject the camcorder to strong impacts while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. • Retract the grip belt under the camcorder so it will not get in the way of the disc cover. • It may take a moment after sliding DISC COVER for the disc cover to open. 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc or the pick up lens. 3 Close the disc cover. IMPORTANT When you slide DISC COVER after making a recording, important file allocation data is updated on the disc before the disc cover opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks such as forcefully laying it on a table. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, SD memory cards or MultiMedia Cards (MMC) with this camcorder. Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 57). 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks. 4 Close the memory card slot cover. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out. IMPORTANT Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3. NOTES Compatibility with all SD, SDHC or MMC memory cards cannot be guaranteed. Preparations • 27 Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced manual adjustments and playlist and scene operations. Basic Recording Shooting Video Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Since recordings made on a DVD-R or DVD-R DL disc cannot be deleted, we recommend you use a DVD-RW disc to make the test recordings. ( 21) 1 Move the / switch to (movies). 2 Turn the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode. The green CAMERA indicator will turn on. 3 Move the lens cover switch down to to open the lens cover. 4 Press Start/Stop to begin recording. • Recording starts; press again to pause the recording. Start/Stop • The DISC access indicator will flash while recording and will stay on briefly after pausing while the scene is recorded on the disc. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Make sure that the DISC access indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the lens cover and the LCD panel. 4 Remove the disc. 28 • Video Using the viewfinder When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the LCD screen ( 25) or use the viewfinder instead. Press VIEWFINDER to activate the viewfinder along with the LCD panel. Close the LCD panel to use only the viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the DISC access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. -Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts. -Do not open the disc cover and do not remove the disc. -Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. -Do not change the operating mode. NOTES • About the Power Save mode: If [POWER SAVE] is set to [ ON] ( 71), the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is left without any operation for 5 minutes. To restore the power, turn the switch toward MODE and release it, or turn the camcorder off and then on again. • 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. • The following may take longer with a disc in VR mode than a disc in VIDEO mode. -The time between turning on the camcorder and being able to start recording. -The time between turning the switch to and the camcorder shutting off. About the mode switch and recording programs Set the mode sw...
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