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Table of contents

 

Before you begin

 

Using this manual ...................................................

5

Checking supplied accessories .............................

7

Getting started

 

Installing and charging the battery pack ............

8

Inserting a cassette................................................

13

Basic operations

 

Camera recording .................................................

14

Using the zoom feature .....................................

17

Selecting the START/STOP mode ..................

19

Hints for better shooting .....................................

20

Checking the recorded picture ...........................

22

Connections for playback ....................................

24

Playing back a tape ...............................................

26

Advanced operations

 

Using alternative power sources ........................

29

Using the mains .................................................

30

Changing the mode settings ...............................

31

– for camera recording –

 

Shooting with backlighting .................................

36

Using the FADER function ..................................

37

Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .......................

40

Using the wide mode function ...........................

42

Using the PROGRAM AE function ....................

44

Focusing manually ...............................................

46

Enjoying picture effect .........................................

48

Adjusting the exposure ........................................

50

Superimposing a title ...........................................

52

Making your own titles ........................................

54

Recording with the date/time ............................

56

Optimizing the recording condition ..................

57

Using the built-in light (CCD-TR515E/TR713E

 

only) .....................................................................

58

Releasing the STEADYSHOT function (CCD-

 

TR713E only) ......................................................

61

– for playback/editing –

 

Editing onto another tape ....................................

62

Additional information

 

Changing the lithium battery in the

 

camcorder ...........................................................

63

Resetting the date and time .................................

65

Simple setting of clock by time difference ........

67

Usable cassettes and playback modes ...............

68

Tips for using the battery pack ...........................

70

Maintenance information and precautions .......

74

Using your camcorder abroad ............................

80

Trouble check ........................................................

81

Self-diagnosis display ..........................................

87

Specifications .........................................................

89

Identifying the parts .............................................

91

Warning indicators .............................................

100

Index .....................................................................

101

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