Table of contents

 

Before you begin

 

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

4

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

5

Getting started

 

Installing and charging the battery

 

pack ....................................................

6

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

10

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

40

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

42

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

44

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

46

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

47

Optimizing the recording condition ..

48

Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV36/

 

TRV46 only) ....................................

49

Releasing the STEADYSHOT

 

function (CCD-TRV46 only) .........

51

Basic operations

 

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

11

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

13

Selecting the START/STOP

 

mode ..........................................

14

Shooting with the LCD screen ......

15

Letting the subject monitor the

 

shot (Mirror mode) ..................

16

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

17

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

19

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

20

Searching for the end of the picture ...

23

Advanced operations

 

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

24

Using the house current ................

25

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

26

– for camera recording –

 

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

30

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

31

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

33

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

34

Using the PROGRAM AE function ....

36

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

38

– for playback/editing –

 

Watching on a TV screen .....................

52

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

54

Additional information

 

Changing the lithium battery in the

 

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

55

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

57

Simple setting of clock by time

 

difference .........................................

58

Usable cassettes and playback modes

 

...........................................................

59

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

60

Maintenance information and

 

precautions ......................................

63

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

68

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

69

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

72

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

73

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

74

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

82

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

83

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