Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Overview

Chapter 2

Product Configurations ....................................................

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Features .............................................................................

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Features on Camera Section ................................................

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Features on VCR Section ..................................................

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Location and Function of Parts .....................................

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Front View .........................................................................

12

Right Side View .................................................................

13

Left and Upper View .........................................................

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Rear and Bottom ................................................................

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VCL-918BY Zoom Lens (not supplied) ...........................

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DXF-801/801CE Viewfinder .............................................

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Fitting and Connections

Inserting and Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............

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Fitting the Lens ...............................................................

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Using Accessories ..........................................................

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Using the Viewfinder .........................................................

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Fitting the 4-inch/5-inch Electronic Viewfinder ...............

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Fitting to a Tripod ..............................................................

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Using an Optional Microphone .........................................

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Using a Video Light ..........................................................

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Fitting the Shoulder Strap .................................................

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Connecting to Audio System .............................................

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Using the Optional RM-VJ1 Remote Control Unit

 

(Equipped With Microphone And Monitor) .................

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Using the RM-LG1 Remote Control Unit .........................

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Using the Optional LC-DS500 Carrying Case ..................

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Using the Optional LC-DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case ...

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Connections ....................................................................

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Connecting a Number of Camcorders ...............................

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Connecting the DSR-70/70P Digital Videocassette

 

Recorder (Optional DSBK-140 Is Required) ...............

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Connecting an External VCR ............................................

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Power Supply ...................................................................

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Using a BP-L40/L40A/L60/L60A/L90/L90A Battery

 

Pack ..............................................................................

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