Table of contents

 

Introduction

 

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

5

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

9

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

10

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

14

Preparation

 

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

16

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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

25

Basic Functions

 

Recording

 

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

27

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

30

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

33

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

35

Playback

 

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

36

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

38

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

39

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

40

Advanced Functions

 

Recording Programs

 

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

41

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

44

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

45

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

46

Recording

 

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

47

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

48

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

49

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

50

Changing the Settings (1)

 

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

55

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

56

Changing the Settings (2)

 

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

63

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

64

Adjusting the Audio Recording Level.............................................................

69

Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................

71

Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................

72

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Introduction

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