Record mode24LSQT1284Recording on a tapeWhen recording, open the lens cover beforeturning the unit on. (-12-) If the unit is turnedon with the lens cover closed, the automaticwhite balance adjustment (-49-) may notfunction properly.The default aspect ratio is set to [16:9] forrecording images compatible with a wide-screenTV. To make this unit compatible with regular TVs(4:3), change the [ASPECT] setting beforerecording the images (-30-) or change the[TV ASPECT] setting when watching them on theconnected TV (-36-).≥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 the recording time on a tape, refer to -13-.≥Carry out a recording check to verify that theimage is recorded properly.≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry outthe blank search (-25-).ª On-screen display in the taperecording mode1) Recording time elapse2) Remaining tape indicationª About 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 save battery life.To use the Camcorder, turn it onagain.≥In the following cases, the power may not turnoff even when set [POWER SAVE] >>[5 MINUTES].≥When connecting to the AC outlet(When using the AC adaptor)≥When connecting the DV cable to a PC orother equipment;;R 0:30R 0:30R 0:300h00m10s00f0h00m10s00f0h00m10s00f1)2)