Record mode28LSQT0861Recording on a tape≥Open the lens cover. (-19-)(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lenscover closed, the automatic white balanceadjustment may not function properly. Pleaseturn the Camcorder on after opening the lenscover.)≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Press the recording start/stop button tostart recording.2 Press the recording start/stop button againto pause recording.≥For details on the recording time on a tape, referto -17-.≥Carry out a recording check (-29-) to verify thatthe image is recorded properly.≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry outthe blank search (-29-) .ª On-screen display in the taperecording mode¢These indications are displayed only when thecard is inserted.1) Recording time elapsed2) Remaining tape indication3) Still picture size4) Number of recordable still pictures(When no picture can be recorded, thisindication will flash in red.)5) Quality of still picturesª Concerning the remaining tape timeindication on the screen≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, theindication starts flashing.)≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, theremaining tape time indication may not bedisplayed or the remaining tape time may not bedisplayed correctly.≥In some cases, the remaining tape timeindication may display remaining tape time thatis 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actualremaining tape time.ª [POWER SAVE][OFF]: When 5 minutes passes withoutany operation, the standby modewill be automatically set. In thestandby mode, [;] blinks and ittakes more time than usual to startrecording after you press therecording start/stop button.[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes withoutany operation, the Camcorderautomatically turns off to protectthe tape or to prevent the batteryfrom running down. When youwant to use the Camcorder, turn iton again.≥The Camcorder cannot be automatically turnedoff when you connect the USB connection cableor the DV cable with the Camcorder or when theCamcorder is in the PC mode.Recording still pictures on a cardwhile recording image onto a tapeYou can record still pictures while recordingimage onto a tape.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully whilerecording image onto a tape.≥For the number of still pictures to be recordedon a card, refer to -78-.≥When recording pictures onto a card, therecording start/stop button is disabled.PC;1)2)3)¢4)¢5)¢ PHOTOSHOT
