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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions........................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................3
Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................5
Checking Supplied Accessories......................................................................................8
Components Guide ........................................................................................................9

Basic Functions

Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................13
Loading/Unloading a Cassette....................................................................................16
Installing the Backup Battery......................................................................................17
Preparing the Camcorder............................................................................................18
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................20
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................21
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................24
Zooming ........................................................................................................................29
Tips for Making Better Videos....................................................................................31
Playback
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................................32
Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................................34
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................35

Advanced Functions

Menus and Settings......................................................................................................38
Recording
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................45
Using the Night Modes................................................................................................48
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................50
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................51
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................52
Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................54
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................56
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................58
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)......................................................................59
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................60
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................62
Playback
Magnifying the Image..................................................................................................69
Displaying the Data Code............................................................................................70
End Search......................................................................................................................72
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................73
Date Search....................................................................................................................74
Other Functions
Customizing the Camcorder........................................................................................75
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