Contents

Quick start guide............................................

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You can record videos in H.264 format!.......................................

05

Getting to know the camcorder.......................

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What's included with your camcorder..........................................

09

Location of controls......................................................................

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Identifying the screen displays......................................................

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Attaching the strap.......................................................................

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Adjusting the LCD screen.............................................................

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Using the battery..........................................................................

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Charging the battery.....................................................................

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Checking the battery state...........................................................

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About the storage media................................

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Selecting the storage media (SMX-F53/F54 only).........................

30

Inserting and ejecting a memory card (not supplied).....................

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Selecting a suitable memory card (not supplied)...........................

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Recordable time and capacity......................................................

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Basic recording..............................................

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Recording videos.........................................................................

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Recording photos........................................................................

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Quick view function in the record mode........................................

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Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO)......................

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

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Basic operation of the camcorder...................

23

Turning your camcorder on/off.....................................................

23

Switching to the power saving mode............................................

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Setting the operation modes........................................................

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Using the display(

) button......................................................

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Using the back light button...........................................................

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Using the Continuous Recording function.....................................

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Shortcut menu (OK guide)............................................................

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Using the Smart BGM Function....................................................

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Shortcut function using the control buttons..................................

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Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time....................

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Selecting the languages...............................................................

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Basic playback...............................................

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Changing the playback mode.......................................................

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Playing videos..............................................................................

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Viewing photos............................................................................

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Recording options..........................................

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Changing the menu settings.........................................................

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Menu items..................................................................................

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iSCENE........................................................................................

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Video Resolution..........................................................................

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Photo Resolution..........................................................................

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16:9 Wide....................................................................................

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White Balance..............................................................................

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Aperture.......................................................................................

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Shutter Speed..............................................................................

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EV (Exposure Value).....................................................................

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C.Nite..........................................................................................

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Focus...........................................................................................

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