Capturing important moments with the <PRE-REC> function

    15-May-2013
    8201849900

    Solution

      When Pre-Recording is used, the camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press <START/STOP>, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording.
      By default, the pre-recording function is assigned to assignable button 2.

      The procedure for setting the <PRE-REC> function is explained below.

      1. Set the power switch to <CAMERA>.



      2. Press <PRE-REC>.



      [ ] will appear on the screen.



      3. Press <START/STOP>.
      The scene recorded on the memory card will start 3 seconds before <START/STOP> was pressed.
      Press <PRE-REC> again to turn off pre-recording.

      NOTE
      • The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing <START/STOP> if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.
      • Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.
      - Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 1 hour.
      - Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
      - Activating video snapshot. 
      - Touching any of the following control buttons in the FUNC. panel: [MENU], [Rec. Programs], [White Balance], [AGC Limit], [Audio Scene] or [Image Stabilizer].

      This concludes the procedure for setting the <PRE-REC> function.