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Checking supplied accessories .............................
5
Quick Start Guide ...................................
6
Using this manual .........................................
10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............
13
Installing the battery pack .....................
Charging the battery pack .....................
14
Connecting to the mains ........................
19
Step 2 Inserting a cassette .............................
20
Playing back a tape with digital effects
(CCD-TR918E only) ................................
62
Dubbing a tape ...............................................
64
Changing the menu settings ........................
66
Resetting the date and time ..........................
75
Recording a picture .......................................
21
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ................................
25
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .........
26
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ........................................
28
Checking the recording
– EDITSEARCH / Rec Review .............
29
Connections for playback .............................
30
Playing back a tape ........................................
33
Usable cassettes and playback modes ........
77
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ................................................
80
Troubleshooting .............................................
82
Self-diagnosis display ...................................
85
Warning indicators and messages ..............
86
Using your camcorder abroad .....................
92
Maintenance information and
precautions ..............................................
93
Specifications ..................................................
99
Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording (CCD-TR918E
only) ..........................................................
36
Using the wide mode ....................................
39
Using the fader function ...............................
41
Using special effects
– Picture effect .........................................
44
– Digital effect (CCD-TR918E only) .....
46
Using the PROGRAM AE function .............
49
Adjusting the exposure manually ...............
52
Focusing manually ........................................
53
Superimposing a title ....................................
55
Making your own titles ................................
57
Using the built-in light (CCD-TR617E/
TR717E/TR918E only) ...........................
59
Identifying the parts and controls .............
103
Quick Function Guide ................................
112
Index ..............................................................
114
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