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Important Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Using this Manual
About the Operating Modes
Trademark Acknowledgments
Table of contents
Using a Memory Card
Direct Printing
Transferring Images
Additional Information
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Components Guide
Left side view
Right side view
Front view
Rear view
Top view
Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D85
Preparing the Power Supply
Using a Household Power Source
2. Connect the power cord to the power adapter
3. Plug the power cord into a power outlet
4. Connect the power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal
Installing the Backup Battery
1. Open the backup battery cover
2. Insert the backup battery with the
+ side facing out
3.Close the cover
Loading/Unloading a Cassette
Preparing the Camcorder
Using the Wireless Controller
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
8. Press the FUNC. button to close the menu
Time Zones and Difference from GMT/UTC
Recording Movies on a Tape
Allowing the Subject to Monitor the LCD Screen
Displaying the Level Marker
1.Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu
2.With the joystick select () the icon and press ()
4.Set it to [ON] and press () to save the changes
Reviewing and Searching when Recording
Record Review
1. Set the program selector to
2. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it
3. Push the joystick () momentarily towards and release it
Screen Displays during Recording
Zooming
Digital Zoom
CAMERA SETUP D.ZOOM OFF
3.Select () the [CAMERA SETUP] menu and press
(). Then, select () the [D.ZOOM] option and press ()
4.Select [100x] or [1000x] () or [800x] () and press () to save the changes
Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camcorder
For More Stability
Lighting
Playing Back a Tape
Special Playback Modes
/(Playback Pause)
(Fast Forward Playback) / (Rewind Playback)
–/(Reverse Playback)
+/(Frame Advance) / –/(Frame Reverse)
Adjusting the Volume
Playing Back on a TV Screen
Selecting the Type of TV
TV TYPE WIDE TV
Selecting the Audio Output Channel
3.Select () the [AUDIO SETUP] menu and press
(). Then, select () the [OUTPUT CH] option and press ()
4.Select () a setting option and press () to save the changes
Menus and Settings
Menu and Default Settings
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Using the Recording Programs
Program AE
Portrait
Sports
Night
Sunset
Spotlight
Fireworks
Availability of Functions in Each Mode:
Selecting the Easy Recording Program
Set the program selector to
Selecting a Recording Program
PROGRAM AE
2. Press the FUNC. button to open the FUNC. menu
3. With the joystick select () the recording programs icon
4.Select () the recording program from the options on the bottom bar
Adjusting the Exposure Manually
Adjusting the Focus Manually
6.Push the joystick () towards [BACK] to save the focus adjustment
7.If necessary, press () again to hide the joystick guide
Infinity Focus
1.In the manual focus mode press () to display the joystick guide
2.Keep the joystick pushed () towards [FOCUS] for more than 2 seconds
Setting the White Balance
Selecting an Image Effect
Setting the Shutter Speed
Auto Slow Shutter
1.Open the FUNC. menu, select () the icon and press ()
3.Set () it to [OFF] and press () to save the changes, then close the menu
Using the LED Light
Using the Self-Timer
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
Audio Recording
Using Digital Effects
Faders (58)
Effects (58)
Card Mix (59)
Selecting a Fader
Selecting an Effect
4. Press the D.EFFECTS button
Selecting an Effect in Mode
1.Open the FUNC. menu and select () the digital effects icon
2.Select () the [BLK&WHT] option and close the menu
Selecting the Card Mix Effect
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9)
Magnifying the Image
Displaying the Data Code
End Search
Returning to a Pre-markedPosition
Date Search
Changing the Display Language
Other Camcorder Settings
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer
CAMERA SETUP IMG STAB ON
Changing the Display of the Start-UpImage
Demonstration Mode
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device
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Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-DigitalConverter)
Turning On the Analog-DigitalConverter
AV DV OFF
3.Set it to [ON] and press () to save the changes, then close the menu
Audio Dubbing
7.Press the AUDIO DUB. button on the wireless controller
8.Press the PAUSE button on the wireless controller to begin dubbing
9.Press the STOP button on the wireless controller to stop dubbing
Playing Back the Added Sound
AUDIO SETUP12bit AUDIO STEREO1
3.Select a setting option and press () to save the changes
4.From the [AUDIO SETUP] menu select () the [MIX BALANCE] option and press ()
Transferring Video Recordings to a Computer
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Selecting the Image Quality/Size
Changing the Still Image Quality during a Tape’s Playback
FINE/640x480
1.Open the FUNC. menu and select () the image quality icon
2.Select () the desired image quality
3.Close the menu
File Numbers
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape
STILL IMG REC OFF
1.Open the FUNC. menu and select () the still image recording icon
2.Select a setting option other than [STILL IMG REC OFF] and close the menu
3.While you are recording a movie, press the PHOTO button
Recording from a Tape in the Camcorder
1.Play back the tape
2.Press the PHOTO button halfway when the scene you wish to record appears
3.Press the PHOTO button fully
Recording from Other Video Devices
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording
CAMERA SETUP REVIEW 2sec
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording
Recording Movies on a Memory Card
3.Press the start/stop button when the scene you wish to record appears
4.Press the start/stop button to stop recording
Screen Displays during Movie Recording
Selecting the Focusing Point
Playing Back a Memory Card
Slide Show
1.Open the FUNC. menu and select () the slide show icon
2.Press () to start the slide show
Index Screen
1. Move the zoom lever toward W
Protecting Images
Erasing Images
Initializing a Memory Card
Printing Still Images
Printing after Selecting the Print Settings
1. Press the P.SET button
2.Select the print settings (98)
3.Select (, ) the [PRINT] option and press ()
Selecting the Print Settings
Paper Settings
Including the Date in the Print
Setting the Print Effect (Image Optimize)
Printing with Print Order Settings
Erasing All Print Orders
Printing
1.Connect the printer to the camcorder (96)
3.Select () the [PRINT] menu and press ()
4.Make sure that [PRINT] is selected and press ()
Transferring Memory Card Images to a Computer
Direct Transfer
2.Select ( ) [OK] and press ()
Transferring a Selected Image
1.Select ( ) [ SELECT & TRANSFER] and press ()
2.Select () the image you wish to transfer and press ()
Transferring a Still Image as Wallpaper
Selecting Images for Transfer (Transfer Order)
Screen Displays
Screen Displays during Recording/Playback
(see also 26)
(see also 89)
List of Messages
Direct Print Related Messages
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Maintenance/Others
Viewfinder
Video Heads
Condensation
Condensation may form in the following cases:
How to avoid condensation:
When condensation is detected:
Resuming use:
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
About the battery terminal cover
Lithium Button Battery Handling Precautions
Cassette Handling Precautions
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Memory Card Handling Precautions
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Playback on a TV Screen
Troubleshooting
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Memory Card Operation
System Diagram
Optional Accessories
Shoulder Strap
SC-2000Soft Carrying Case
Specifications
CA-570Compact Power Adapter
NB-2LHBattery Pack
BP-2L5Battery Pack
Item Codes
Index
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