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Basic Recording
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Making your First Recording
1. Connect a Power source to the camcorder.
(see page 23)
(A battery pack or a AC power adapter)
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Insert a cassette. (see page 27)
2. Remove the LENS CAP.
3. Set the power switch to the CAM position.
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Open the LCD monitor.
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Set the mode switch to the TAPE position.
(VP-D230(i)/D250(i)/D270(i) only)
Make sure that STBY is displayed.
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If the protection tab of the cassette is open,
STOP and PROTECTION! will be displayed.
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Make sure the image you want to record
appears in the LCD monitor or viewfinder.
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Make sure the battery level indicates that there
is enough remaining power for your expected
recording time.
4. To start recording, press the START/STOP button.
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REC is displayed in the LCD.
To stop recording, press the START/STOP
button again.
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STBY is displayed in the LCD.
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