24Recording Movies on a TapeBefore You Begin RecordingMake a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Before youmake important recordings, clean the video heads ( 135).Recording1. Remove the lens cap.2. Set the camcorder to CAMERAmode.• Set the POWER switch toCAMERA and the TAPE/CARD switch tob.• Set the POWER switch toCAMERA.3. Push the OPEN button at the LCDpanel and open the LCD panel.4. Press the start/stop button tobegin recording.Press the start/stop button again to pauserecording.When You Have Finished Recording1. Turn the POWER switch to OFF.2. Close the LCD panel and return the viewfinder into its initial position.3. Replace the lens cap.4. Unload the cassette.5. Disconnect the power source.qw(VCR)POWERCAMERAPLAYPLAYOFFre(VCR)POWERCAMERAPLAYOFF
