Table of Contents |
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Read this first ........................................................................................... | 2 |
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality |
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Trying out the new HDV format! ............................................................... | 9 |
Features of this camcorder .................................................................... | 10 |
Handy Functions for Recording ............................................................. | 11 |
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ........................................... | 12 |
Getting Started |
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Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ | 13 |
Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .................................... | 14 |
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... | 15 |
Step 4:Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ...... | 18 |
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... | 19 |
Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... | 21 |
Changing the language setting........................................................... | 22 |
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” .................................. | 23 |
Recording/Playback |
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Recording ............................................................................................... | 25 |
Playback ................................................................................................ | 28 |
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings ............................ | 30 |
Adjusting the zoom.............................................................................. | 30 |
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. | 31 |
Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS ............................................................ | 32 |
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)......................................... | 35 |
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. | 36 |
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons ..................................... | 39 |
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)..................................... | 40 |
Recording an index signal .................................................................. | 41 |
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. | 41 |
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording |
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(End search)........................................................................................ | 41 |
Using the Shot transition .................................................................... | 42 |
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ............................... | 44 |
Changing the screen........................................................................... | 44 |
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. | 44 |
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