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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions........................................................................................2
Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3
Checking Supplied Accessories......................................................................................6
Components Guide ........................................................................................................7

Basic Functions

Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................11
Loading/Unloading a Cassette....................................................................................14
Installing the Backup Battery......................................................................................15
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................16
Using the Wireless Controller ..........................................................18
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................19
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................22
Recording Still Images on a Tape................................................................................27
Zooming ........................................................................................................................28
Tips for Making Better Videos....................................................................................30
Playback
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................................31
Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................................33
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................34

Using the Full Range of Features

Menus and Settings......................................................................................................38
Recording
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................45
Using the Night Modes................................................................................................48
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................49
Adjusting the AE Shift..................................................................................................50
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................51
Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................53
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................55
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................57
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)......................................................................58
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................59
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................61
Playback
Magnifying the Image ................................................................................................68
Displaying the Data Code ..........................................................................................69
End Search......................................................................................................................71
Returning to a Pre-marked Position................................................72
Photo Search/Date Search ................................................................73