62 Video• When the memory is initialized, music files on the recording media thatwas initialized will be erased as well. Use the supplied software MusicTransfer Utility to transfer music files from the supplied InstructionManual/Music Data CD-ROM to the camcorder. For details, refer tothe ‘Music Transfer Utility Software Guide’ (PDF file).• The Instruction Manual/Music Data CD-ROM includes also extramusic tracks that were not pre-installed in the built-in memory.• Video snapshot is deactivated if the camcorder is switched to playbackmode or if the camera mode dial is set to .• Transfer music files to the same memory that contains the video snap-shot scenes you want to play back.• When music files are transferred to the built-in memory or to a memorycard after repeatedly recording and deleting recordings (fragmentedmemory), the movies and background music track may not be playedback correctly. In such case, we recommend saving your recordings ona computer ( 120), initializing the memory ( 37), transferring themusic files and only then writing the video files back to the camcorder.• If the USB cable is disconnected while transferring music files to thecamcorder, it may not be possible to correctly play back those musictracks. Delete the music tracks from the camcorder, and transfer themusic files again.Pre-recording FunctionThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni-ties. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to startrecording.1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [ Pre REC] and press .• appears.• Press again to turn pre-recording off.3 Press .The scene recorded in the memory will start3 seconds before was pressed.Operating modes:START/STOPPre RECSTART/STOPSTART/STOPCOPY
