GE CG400 - Manual (Page 23)

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The record-pause indicator to the right
of the viewfinder and
and ❙❙ in the
LCD window stop flashing.
Tips: Use the thumb trigger for brief recording
pauses. The camcorder turns off if it remains in
record-pause for three minutes. If you plan to
stop recording for a longer period, turn the
camcorder off.
The recording speed is SP (standard speed).
The shutter speed of 1/60 is fixed.
The record-pause indicator (red) shown above
flashes when the camcorder is in the record-
pause mode. It remains on when the camcorder
is recording.
The warning indicator (yellow) shown above
flashes when other warnings (flash in LCD
window also) occur, including the following :
Moisture Condensation
Battery Power
Tape End
Clogged/Dirty Video Head
REC
To Make a Recording:
1. Attach a power supply (AC adapter
charger/battery/car cord adapter).
See pages 13-17.
2. Insert a video tape.
3. Push the POWER switch upward to
turn on the camcorder.
The record-pause indicator (red light)
to the right of viewfinder and
and
❙❙ in the LCD window flash. This
indicates the camcorder is in the
record-pause mode.
4. Make sure the PLAY/CAM button is in
the CAMERA mode. (Red indicator
beside button lights.)
5. Look through the viewfinder to see
what you are recording.
You may want to slide the viewfinder
focus control back and forth until it is
set for your own vision.
6. Press the thumb trigger (REC button) to
begin recording.
REC
Recording Operation
Only the basic steps were discussed in the “First Time Operation” section to set up your
camcorder. This section explains in detail how to make a recording.
Viewfinder
Record-Pause
Indicator (Red)
Warning Indicator
(Yellow)
❍
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