Canon ES8600 ES8600 8mm Video Camcorder NTSC-E Instruction Manual - Page 38

Searching and Reviewing While Recording E Record search When the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or restart recording. This is useful when you want to add a new scene to a previously recorded cassette. By using record search, you can ensure a smooth join between the new scene and the old one. 1. Make sure the camera is in record pause mode. 2. Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or - button while you check the picture in the display. • The + button plays the recording forwards and the - button plays it backwards. 3. Release the button when you find the point where you want to start recording. • The camera returns to record pause mode. Record review When the camera is in record pause mode, you can use record review to play back the last few seconds of your recording and then return automatically to record pause mode. You can quickly make sure that a scene has recorded properly and then go on to shoot the next scene. 1. Make sure the camera is in record pause mode. 2. Press the c (rec review) button. • The camera rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode. Note: • Noise may appear on the screen during record search and record review. 38 Advanced Functions