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Main Features
Functions to adjust exposure (in the recording mode)
Functions to give images more impact (in the recording mode)
Functions to give a natural appearance to your recordings (in the recording mode)
Functions to use in editing (in the recording mode)
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Table of contents
Quick Start Guide Getting started
Recording Basics
Playback Basics
Advanced Recording Operations
Checking supplied accessories
Quick Start Guide
Connecting the mains lead
Inserting a cassette 3
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Recording a picture 2
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REW PLAY
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REW PLAY
Using this manual
Before using your camcorder
Note on TV colour systems
Copyright precautions
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Using this manual Precautions on camcorder care
Lens and LCD screen/finder (on mounted models only)
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Charging the battery pack
After charging the battery pack
Charging time/
Recording time/
Playing time/
Connecting to the mains
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Step 2 Setting the date and time
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To eject a cassette
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
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Step 3 Inserting a cassette
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Recording a picture
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Adjusting the LCD screen
Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen
After recording
Using the zoom feature
To record pictures with the viewfinder adjusting the viewfinder
Indicators displayed in the recording mode
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Using the Super NightShot
Using the NightShot Light
Shooting in the dark NightShot/Super NightShot
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Checking the recording END SEARCH
END SEARCH
To stop playback
REW PLAY
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Playing back a tape
Using the data code function
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Various playback modes
To view the picture at double speed
To view the picture frame-by-frame
To search the last scene recorded (END SEARCH)
Viewing the recording on TV
Viewing the recording on TV If your TV is already connected to a VCR
If your TV is a monaural type
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Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording
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Printing the still image
Recording a still image on a tape Tape Photo recording
Using the wide mode
To cancel the wide mode
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Using the wide mode
Using the fader function
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Using the fader function
To cancel the fader function
Using the fader function
Using special effects Picture effect
Picture effect
To cancel the picture effect function
Using special effects Digital effect
Digital effect
Digital effect
To cancel the digital effect function
Using the PROGRAM AE function
PROGRAM AE
Using the PROGRAM AE function
To cancel the PROGRAM AE function
PROGRAM AE
PROGRAM AE
Using the PROGRAM AE function
PROGRAM AE
To return to the automatic exposure mode
Adjusting the exposure manually
To return to the autofocus mode
Focusing manually
Focusing manually
Superimposing a title
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Superimposing a title
To superimpose the title while you are recording
To select the language of a preset title
Making your own titles
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Making your own titles
To change a title you have stored
Using the built-in light
To turn off the built-in light
To turn on the built-in light automatically
CAUTION
DANGER
no indicator
Replacing the bulb
CAUTION
To cancel the picture effect function
with picture effects
with digital effects
To cancel the digital effect function
Playing back a tape with digital effects
To cancel Tape PB ZOOM function
Enlarging images recorded on tapes Tape PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
PB ZOOM
Enlarging images recorded on tapes Tape PB ZOOM -
PB ZOOM
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function
Quickly locating a scene using the zero set memory function
Searching a recording by date Date search
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Searching a recording by date Date search
To stop searching
Searching for a photo
Searching for a photo Photo search/ Photo scan
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Searching for a photo Photo search/Photo scan Scanning photo
To stop scanning
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Dubbing a tape
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Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
When you have finished dubbing a tape
i.LINK ( DV)
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When you have finished dubbing a tape
Recording from video
Recording from video
Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing
Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing
Inserting a scene from a VCR Insert Editing
To change the insert end point
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
CAMERA
VCR
MENU
Changing the menu settings
To make the menu display disappear
Selecting the mode setting of each item
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In the recording mode
Types of trouble and their solutions
In the playback mode
In the recording and playback modes
Others
Self-diagnosis display
Warning indicators and messages
Warning indicators
Warning indicators and messages
Warning messages
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About video cassettes
What is the Digital8 system?
Usable cassette tapes
Playback system
When you play back
About video cassettes Copyright signal
When you play back
When you record
When you play back a dual sound track tape
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
What is the InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
Charging the battery pack
Effective use of the battery pack
InfoLITHIUM
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
Remaining battery time indicator
How to store the battery pack
Battery life
InfoLITHIUM
About i.LINK
What is i.LINK?
About the Name i.LINK
i.LINK
i.LINK?
About i.LINK i.LINK Baud rate
* What is Mbps?
i.LINK functions on this unit
Required i.LINK Cable
i.LINK i.LINK
Using your camcorder abroad
Maintenance information and precautions
Moisture condensation
If moisture condensation occurs
Maintenance information
Cleaning the LCD screen
Cleaning the video head
Removing dust from inside the viewfinder
Charging the built-in rechargeable lithium cell
Camcorder operation
Built-in light
On handling tapes
Camcorder care
Connection to your personal computer
AC power adaptor
About care and storage of the lens
Battery pack
Note on dry batteries
Specifications
Video camera recorder
AC power adaptor
Battery pack
Identifying the parts and controls
Camcorder
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Identifying the parts and controls
To prepare the Remote Commander
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Identifying the parts and controls
Index
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C, D
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F, G, H
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