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.
Caution
- 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.