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..............................................................

17

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

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

25

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 .......................................................................

30

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

33

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

34

Playback

 

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

35

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

37

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

38

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

39

Advanced Functions

 

Recording Programs

 

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

40

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

Recording

 

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

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

51

Changing the Settings (1)

 

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

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

53

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

54

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

56

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

57

Changing the Settings (2)

 

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

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List of Menu Items (MENU) ...........................................................................

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Introduction

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