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DCR-PC7E.3-858-174-12(E,R)
Before you begin
Getting started
Table of contents
Using this manual Welcome !
Note on TV colour systems
Precaution on copyright
[a] [b] [c]
Precautions on camcorder care
Checking supplied accessories
Getting started
Charging and installing the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Charging and installing the battery pack
To remove the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
To remove the battery pack
Charging and installing the battery pack
To eject the cassette
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4, 5
Basic operations
Camera recording
To stop recording momentarily [a]
[a]
To finish recording [b]
To focus the viewfinder lens
[b]
Camera recording
Using the zoom feature
Zooming speed (Variable speed zooming)
( )
Camera recording
Shooting with the LCD screen
To let the subject monitor the shot
[a] [b]
Camera recording
Selecting the start/stop mode
To attach an accessory
/
Hints for better shooting
[b] [c]
Hints for better shooting
[f]
[e]
[d]
Playing back a tape
Using the Remote Commander
Playing back a tape
Various playback modes
To view the picture frame-by-frame
To change the playback direction
Searching for the end of the picture
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources
Using the mains
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Using alternative power sources
Using a car battery
Changing the mode settings
, CAMERA/PHOTO PLAYER
Selecting the mode setting of each item
Items for both CAMERA/PHOTO and PLAYER modes
Items for CAMERA/PHOTO mode only
Changing the mode settings
CAMERA/PHOTO
Items for PLAYER mode only
PLAYER
Letting the subject monitor the shot
Shooting scenery in several short takes
5- .
To extend the recording time
To cancel 5-second recording
Fade-in and fade-out
When fading in [a]
FADER
When fading out [b]
Using the wide mode function
,
[a] [b] [c]
1,2,3
Printing the still picture
Releasing the SteadyShot function
STEADYSHOT
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Using the PROGRAM AE function
Selecting the best mode
PROGRAM AE
PROGRAM AE
Using the PROGRAM AE function
To return to automatic adjustment
Focusing manually
When to use manual focus
Focusing manually
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To focus in infinity
To return to the autofocus mode
Adjusting the white balance
[a] [b] [c]
Setting the White Balance
1
When to lock the exposure
Locking the exposure
To return to automatic exposure
Shooting with the sun behind you
Locking the exposure
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Watching on a TV screen
Watching on a TV screen
To display recording data during playback
Displaying recording data data code function
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Returning to a pre- registered position
To stop searching
Locating the beginning of each scene
Editing onto another tape
Before editing
Using the DV connecting cable
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Edicin en otra cinta
Editing onto another tape
Starting editing
To edit more scenes
To stop editing
Audio dubbing
Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape
To change the end point
To play back the new recorded sound
Audio dubbing
Additional information
Charging the vanadium- lithium battery in the camcorder
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When disposing of the camcorder
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Usable cassettes and playback modes
Selecting cassette types
Notes on the mini DV cassette
mini DV
Tips for using the battery pack
Preparing the battery pack
Always carry additional batteries
Battery life is shorter in a cold environment
To save battery power
When to replace the battery pack
Notes on the rechargeable battery pack
Caution
The battery pack heats up
Tips for using the battery pack
InfoLITHIUM
The life of the battery pack
Charging temperature
Notes on charging
A brand-new battery pack
Recharge the battery pack whenever you like
Notes on the terminals
Be sure to observe the following
Maintenance information and precautions
Moisture condensation
Inside the camcorder
On the lens
How to prevent moisture condensation
/
Precautions
Camcorder operation
On handling tapes
Camcorder care
Maintenance information and precautions
AC power adaptor
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Using your camcorder abroad
Power sources
Difference in colour systems
Trouble check
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Camcorder
Power
Operation
Trouble check
Corrective actions
Picture
Others
AC power adaptor
When the CHARGE lamp flashes
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CHARGE
Specifications
Video camera recorder
System
LCD screen
AC power adaptor
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Identifying the parts
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Identifying the parts
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To prepare the Remote Commander
To use the Remote Commander
About the ID of the Remote Commander
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Remote control direction
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Warning indicators
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Index
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