25Basic Functions -RecordingE❍ Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording.❍ 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.❍ Bright light may make it difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, use theviewfinder instead.❍ You can rotate the LCD panel. Make sure to openthe LCD panel at 90 degrees before rotating it.❍ When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, drums or concerts),sound may become distorted or may be recorded not in the actual sound level.❍ The camcorder will shut off after 5 minutes when left in record pausemode to protect tape and video heads. “ AUTO POWER OFF” appears20 seconds before shutoff. To continue recording, turn the POWERswitch to OFF and then back to CAMERA.❍ About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced withextremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of thepixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots. Thishas no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute amalfunction.Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD ScreenYou can rotate the LCD panel so that the screen faces in thesame direction as the lens. The viewfinder switches onallowing you to use the viewfinder while the subject canmonitor the screen.The image appears mirror reversed (LCD MIRROR ON).However, you can choose to display the image as it is beingrecorded (LCD MIRROR OFF).1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.CARD PLAYCARD CAMERAPLAY (VCR)CAMERALCD MIRROR•••ONDISPLAY SETUP/( 38)
