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CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

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Power................................................................................................ 8
Clock (Lithium) Battery Removal/Insertion................................................... 10
Viewfinder Adjustment.......................................................................... 10
Date/Time Setting ...............................................................................11
Tape Length Setting ..............................................................................12
Recording Mode Setting .........................................................................13
Loading/Unloading A Cassette .................................................................13
Grip Adjustment ..................................................................................14
Shoulder Strap Attachment......................................................................14
Tripod Mounting ..................................................................................14
Using The RM-V705U Remote Control Unit ..................................................15

RECORDING

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Basic Recording ...................................................................................16
Basic Features.....................................................................................17
Video Light ........................................................................................19
Advanced Features ...............................................................................20
Date/Time Insert................................................................................... 20
Quick Rec. ........................................................................................... 21
Digital Image Stabilizer (D.I.S.).............................................................. 22
Exposure Control .................................................................................. 22
White Balance Adjustment..................................................................... 23
Focusing............................................................................................... 24
Program AE With Special Effects............................................................. 26
Fade/Wipe............................................................................................ 28
Using Menu For Detailed Adjustment .....................................................30
Instant Titles......................................................................................... 32
Self-Timer............................................................................................. 34
Animation ............................................................................................35
Time Lapse ...........................................................................................35

PLAYBACK

36
Using The Cassette Adapter.....................................................................36
Basic Connections................................................................................. 37
Basic Playback ....................................................................................38
Features ...........................................................................................39

EDITING

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Tape Dubbing......................................................................................40
Random Assemble Editing [R.A.Edit]...........................................................40
Insert Editing...................................................................................... 44
Audio Dubbing.....................................................................................45

USER MAINTENANCE

46

TROUBLESHOOTING

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INDEX

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Controls............................................................................................ 49
Connectors......................................................................................... 50
Indicators.......................................................................................... 50
Other Parts........................................................................................ 50
Viewfinder ........................................................................................51
Terms ............................................................................................... 52

CAUTIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

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ESPAÑOL

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FOR SERVICING

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WARRANTY

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GETTING STARTED
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
EDITING