Basic recording – Samsung SC-D86-XAA User Manual

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Basic Recording

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 and hook it onto the hand strap.

3. Set the power switch to the CAMERA position.

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Set the mode switch to TAPE position.

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Open the LCD monitor and 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.

CAMERA

OFF

PLAYER

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