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details, refer to the software’s
instruction manual (PDF file).
- Mac OS users: Use the Finder to
transfer the music files on the supplied
Instruction Manual/Music Data Disc
CD-ROM to a memory card. Refer to
Music Files ( 101) for the folder
structure of the memory and CD-
ROM.
• Before transferring music files, we
recommend making sure that there is
enough available space on the memory
card (about 5 times more than the size
of the music files). If there is not enough
available space, the video and audio
may not play back correctly.
• If the connection is interrupted while
transferring music files, playback of
those files may not be possible. In such
case, erase those music files ( 44)
and transfer the files again.
Pre-recording Function
The camcorder will start recording 3
seconds before you press ,
ensuring you do not miss important
shooting opportunities. This is
especially useful when it is difficult to
predict when to start recording.
1 Push the joystick ( ) to display
the joystick guide.
2 Select ( ) [Pre REC ] and
press .
• appears.
• Press again to turn pre-
recording off.
3 Press to begin recording.
The recording will include the 3
seconds before was
pressed.
NOTES
• While pre-recording is on, all operational
sounds will be turned off.
• The camcorder will not record the full
3 seconds if any of the following
operations are not performed before
3 seconds have elapsed.
- Turning on pre-recording
- Exiting standby mode
- Stopping a recording
• Pre-recording will be turned off when
any of the following operations are
performed.
- Opening the FUNC. menu or setup
menus
- Leaving the camcorder without any
operation for 5 minutes
- Changing the operating mode
- Turning on Video Snapshot
- Setting the camcorder to standby
mode
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Start/Stop
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
