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Introduction
Table of contents

Introduction

Using this Manual............................................................................................3
Checking the Supplied Accessories................................................................7
Components Guide..........................................................................................8

Basic Functions

Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................10
Loading/Unloading a Cassette......................................................................13
Preparing the Camcorder..............................................................................14
Adjusting the LCD Screen.............................................................................15
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................16
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape.........................................................................18
Zooming.........................................................................................................22
Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................25
Playback
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................26
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................28
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................29

Advanced Functions

Menus and Settings.......................................................................................33
Recording
Using the Recording Programs.....................................................................36
Adjusting the Exposure Manually..................................................................40
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................41
Setting the White Balance.............................................................................43
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................44
Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................45
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................47
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)........................................................48
Audio Recording............................................................................................49
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................51
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9)..................................................................54
Playback
Magnifying the Image....................................................................................55
Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................56
End Search....................................................................................................57
Playing Back a Tape with Added Sound........................................................58
Other Functions
Changing the Display Language...................................................................59
Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................60

Editing

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device.................................................63
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)...................................65
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer..............................................67

Additional Information

Screen Displays.............................................................................................68