Table of contents

 

Introduction

 

Using this Manual............................................................................................

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Checking Supplied Accessories ....................................................................

10

Components Guide........................................................................................

11

Screen Displays.............................................................................................

15

Preparation

 

Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................

18

Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................

21

Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................

22

Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder..................................................................

23

Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................

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Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen.................................................................

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Step 7: Changing the Display Language .......................................................

27

Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................

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Basic Functions

 

Recording

 

Recording Movies on a Tape.........................................................................

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Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................

33

Zooming.........................................................................................................

36

Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................

38

Playback

 

Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................

39

Playing Back a Memory Card........................................................................

41

Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................

42

Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................

43

Advanced Functions

 

Recording Programs

 

Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................

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Using the Super Night Mode.....................................................

47

Using the Special Scene Modes .............................................................

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Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................

49

Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................

50

Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................

51

Recording

 

Adjusting Exposure Manually ........................................................................

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Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................

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Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................

54

Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................

55

Recording with an External Microphone........................................................

56

Changing the Settings (1)

 

Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................

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List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................

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Setting the White Balance .............................................................................

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Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................

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Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................

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Changing the Settings (2)

 

Changing the Settings with the MENU Button...............................................

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Introduction

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