27Masteringthe BasicsWhen You Have Finished Recording1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.2. Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder to its original position.3. Replace the lens cap.4. Unload the cassette.5. Disconnect the power source.When recording outdoors or through a window, do not leave LCD screen,viewfinder or lens exposed to direct sunlight as it may cause damage.❍ Turn the power off if you do not intend to use the camcorder for a longertime.❍ When you start recording, the camcorder counts from 1 second to 10 seconds(recording reminder). Recordings shorter than 10 seconds may be difficult toedit later. On the other hand, a recording not containing a particular actionshould generally last no longer than 10 seconds.❍ The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pause mode toprotect tape and video heads. “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears 20 secondsbefore shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWER switch to OFF and thenback to CAMERA.❍ For when to use the [ (Easy Recording) or Q (program AE) mode, see Usingthe Recording Programs ( 54).❍ When you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene withoutproducing any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turnthe camcorder off.❍ About the built-in microphone: When recording near loud sounds (such asfireworks, drums or concerts), sound may become distorted or may berecorded not in the actual sound level.❍ For extra recording time, see Changing the Recording Mode ( 51).About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced with extremelyhigh-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixelsoperating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire orappear as black or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and doesnot constitute a malfunction.E2_D74PAL_E(13-41) 03.1.27 7:15 PM Page 27
