Contents

 

Before Using

 

Things You Should Know

2

Safety Precautions

2

Precautions

5

End User License Agreement

6

Quick Guide

8

Standard Accessories

10

Parts Identification and Handling

10

Power Supply

11

Charging Time and Available Recording Time ....

12

To Use as a Grip Belt

13

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

13

Inserting a Cassette

13

Using a Memory Card (Optional)

14

Turning on the Camcorder

15

Easy to Use Mode Dial

15

How to Use the Joystick Control

15

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor

16

Using the Menu Screen

17

Selecting Language

18

List of Menus

18

Setting Date and Time

20

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

20

LP Mode

21

Audio Recording Mode

21

Recording Mode

 

About Recording

22

Recording on a Tape

22

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) ..

23

Recording Yourself

24

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light

24

Quick Start

25

Self-timer Recording

25

Zoom In/Out Functions

25

Digital Zoom Function

26

Image Stabilizer Function

26

Fade In/Out Functions

26

Backlight Compensation Function

27

MagicPix Function

27

Soft-Skin Mode

28

Wind Noise Reduction Function

28

Cinema Function

28

Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode) ...

28

Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)

29

Adjusting White Balance Manually

29

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

30

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)

31

Manual Focus Adjustment

31

Playback Mode

 

 

Playing Back a Tape

32

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back

32

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback

33

Playing Back a Memory Card

33

Slide Show

34

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card

34

Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting) .35

Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting)

35

Formatting a Card

36

Playing Back on Your TV

36

Editing Mode

 

 

Recording from a Tape onto a Card

37

Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR

 

(Dubbing)

37

Using the DV Cable for Recording

 

 

(Digital Dubbing)

38

PC Connection With DV Interface Cable

38

With a PC

 

 

Using Camcorder with a PC

39

Using the USB Driver

39

To Disconnect USB Cable Safely

41

Using as a Web Camera

42

Using the ArcSoft Software

46

If you no longer need software or driver

 

 

(Uninstall)

47

Notes

48

Others

 

 

Indications

50

Initializing the Modes

51

Warning/Alarm Indications

51

Notes and Hints

52

Cautions for Use

56

Before Requesting Service

 

 

(Problems and Solutions)

59

Using the RESET button

62

Explanation of Terms

62

Specifications

63

Camcorder Accessory System

64

Camcorder Accessory Order Form

65

Request for Service Notice

66

Limited Warranty

67

Customer Services Directory

68

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

 

 

Guía Para Uso Rápido

69

Index

Back Cover

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