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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 ............................
21
Playing back a tape with digital effects
(CCD-TRV87E only) ...............................
67
Dubbing a tape...............................................
68
Changing the menu settings ........................
70
Resetting the date and time..........................
82
Recording a picture .......................................
22
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) ................................
28
Shooting in the dark
(NightShot) .......................................
29
Superimposing the date and time
on pictures ........................................
31
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review ..............................................
32
Playing back a tape........................................
34
Viewing the recording on TV ......................
38
Recording a still image on a tape
– Tape Photo recording
41
Using the wide mode ....................................
44
Using the fader function ...............................
46
Using special effects
– Picture effect .........................................
49
– Digital effect (CCD-TRV87E only) ....
51
Using the PROGRAM AE function.............
54
Adjusting the exposure manually ...............
57
Focusing manually ........................................
58
Superimposing a title ....................................
60
Making your own titles ................................
62
Using the built-in light (CCD-TRV57E/
TRV67E/TRV87E only) .........................
64
Usable cassettes and playback modes
........ 84
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ................................................
87
Troubleshooting.............................................
89
Self-diagnosis display ...................................
92
Warning indicators and messages ..............
93
Using your camcorder abroad .....................
99
Maintenance information and
precautions ............................................
100
Specifications................................................
105
Identifying the parts and controls.............
109
Quick Function Guide ................................
119
Index ..............................................................
121
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