TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................ | 2 |
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................... | 4 |
Read This First ............................................................................................................................................ | 6 |
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................ | 7 |
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. | 7 |
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER/CHARGER ...................................... | 12 |
Features............................................................................................................................................... | 13 |
Components and Accessories.......................................................................................................... | 14 |
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... | 15 |
Charging the Battery .......................................................................................................................... | 15 |
Additional Information ........................................................................................................................ | 16 |
Adjusting the Electronic Viewfinder ................................................................................................. | 18 |
Eyepiece Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... | 18 |
Attaching the Shoulder Strap............................................................................................................ | 18 |
Attaching the Optional Wide or Tele Converter Lens ................................................................... | 20 |
Loading Batteries................................................................................................................................ | 20 |
Remote Control Battery..................................................................................................................... | 20 |
Camera/Recorder Battery ................................................................................................................. | 21 |
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................................ | 21 |
Checking the Battery's Charge......................................................................................................... | 21 |
Using Alternative Power Sources .................................................................................................... | 23 |
Using the AC Adapter/Charger......................................................................................................... | 23 |
Using Alkaline Dry-Cell Batteries..................................................................................................... | 23 |
Using a Car Battery............................................................................................................................ | 24 |
Inserting and Removing Cassettes.................................................................................................. | 25 |
Inserting a Cassette ........................................................................................................................... | 25 |
Removing a Cassette......................................................................................................................... | 25 |
Protecting Recorded Material........................................................................................................... | 26 |
Attaching the Optional DC Camera Light ....................................................................................... | 26 |
Removing the DC Camera Light ...................................................................................................... | 27 |
Replacing the DC Camera Light Bulb ............................................................................................. | 27 |
Using Memory..................................................................................................................................... | 28 |
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................................................ | 29 |
Correcting the Date and Time .......................................................................................................... | 30 |
Automatic Date Recording ................................................................................................................ | 30 |
Using the Linear Time Counter ........................................................................................................ | 30 |
Remaining Tape ................................................................................................................................. | 31 |
Using the Display Button................................................................................................................... | 31 |
Getting Started - Identifying Controls....................................................................................................... | 32 |
Basic Techniques....................................................................................................................................... | 36 |
Making a Basic Recording ................................................................................................................ | 36 |
Playing Back Your Recording........................................................................................................... | 37 |
Connecting to a Television with a VCR Attached.......................................................................... | 37 |
Connecting to a Television with Audio In and Video In Jacks..................................................... | 37 |