: Features available for “Memory Stick Duo” only.
: Features available for tape only.
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Quick Start Guide
Recording movies on a tape ......................................................................
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Recording still images on a “Memory Stick Duo” .....................................
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Getting started
Step 1: Checking supplied items..............................................................
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack............................................................
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Using an outside power source .................................................................................
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Step 3: Turning the power on...................................................................
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Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel ..............................................................
Step 5: Setting the date and time.............................................................
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Step 6: Inserting the recording media ......................................................
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Inserting a cassette tape
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Inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” ................................................................................
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Step 7: Setting the screen language ........................................................
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Recording
Recording movies ....................................................................................
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To select the recording mode of the MPEG format picture .......................................
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Using zoom ...............................................................................................................
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Recording in mirror mode .........................................................................................
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Using the self-timer ...................................................................................................
Recording still images
— Memory photo recording ...........................
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Selecting image quality or size .................................................................................
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Recording a still image on a “Memory Stick Duo” while recording movies on a tape 28
Adjusting the exposure.............................................................................
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Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects ...............................................................
Fixing the exposure for the selected subject — Flexible spot meter .........................
Adjusting the exposure manually ..............................................................................
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Recording in a dark place
— Color Slow Shutter...............................
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Adjusting the focus...................................................................................
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Adjusting the focus for an off-center subject — SPOT FOCUS ................................
Adjusting the focus manually ....................................................................................
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