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First-Time Operation
6. Adjust eyepiece focus control
for your vision.
A. Rotate viewfinder into a
comfortable viewing position.
B. If the image in the viewfinder is
blurry, adjust the eyepiece focus
control for your vision.
Details are on page 31.
7. Start and stop recording.
Start and stop recording by pressing
and releasing the thumb trigger. You
do not have to hold the thumb trigger
to record. The tally light will light
and REC will appear in the viewfinder
when the camcorder is recording.
Notes: If you do not record within five
minutes, the camcorder will automatically
shut off to prevent excessive tape wear. If
this happens, press the thumb trigger.
Any material recorded on the tape will
automatically be erased if you record
over it.
Eyepiece Focus Control
