Capturing important moments with the <PRE-REC> function
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>.
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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.