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Table of contents
Main Features................................................... 3
Checking supplied accessories...................... 7
Quick Start Guide................................... 8

Getting started

Using this manual .........................................12
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ...........14
Installing the battery pack..................... 14
Charging the battery pack..................... 15
Connecting to the mains........................ 20
Step 2 Setting the date and time................. 22
Step 3 Inserting a cassette............................ 24

Recording – Basics

Recording a picture....................................... 26
Shooting backlit subjects
– BACK LIGHT............................... 33
Shooting in the dark
– NightShot ......................................34
Superimposing the date and time on
pictures ............................................. 36
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH .....................................37

Playback – Basics

Playing back a tape........................................ 38
Viewing the recording on TV...................... 42

Advanced Recording Operation

Using the wide mode.................................... 44
Using the fader function............................... 46
Using special effects
– Picture effect......................................... 49
Using the PROGRAM AE function............. 51
Adjusting the exposure manually............... 54
Focusing manually........................................ 55
Superimposing a title.................................... 57
Making your own titles ................................59
Using the built-in light.................................. 61

Editing

Dubbing a tape............................................... 65

Customizing Your Camcorder

Changing the menu settings........................ 67

Troubleshooting

Types of trouble and their solutions........... 79
Self-diagnosis display................................... 83
Warning indicators and messages.............. 84

Additional Information

Usable cassettes and playback modes........ 93
About “InfoLITHIUM” battery................... 95
Using your camcorder abroad..................... 97
Maintenance information and precautions
...................................................................98
Specifications................................................ 106

Quick Reference

Identifying the parts and controls............. 110
Index.............................................................. 120