Recording movies

In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
Models without internal memory: Memory card
Models with internal memory: Internal memory
  1. Open the lens cover (models with the LENS COVER switch).

  1. Open the LCD screen.

  1. Press START/STOP to start recording.

  • To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

To display items on the LCD screen

Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes.
To display the items again, do as follows.
Models with multi-selector: Move the multi-selector.
Models with touch panel: Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen.
Notes
  • If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.

  • The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.

  • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.

  • The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.

  • Access lamp is lit or flashing

  • The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing

  • You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in [REC Mode] and [Frame Rate].

  • The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you record images with [Grid Line] set to [On] and using the outer frame of [Grid Line] as a guide.

Related topics
Information on your camcorder model: Model Information
Information on supplied items: Differences in supplied items
To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting]
Recordable time, remaining capacity: [Media Info]