Chapter 1 Overview
1-1
Features .....................................................................................
1-1-1
Camera Features ...............................................................
1-1-2
VTR Features ....................................................................
1-4
1-2
Example of System Configuration ..........................................
1-6
1-3
Precautions ................................................................................
1-8
Chapter 2 Locations and Functions of Parts and Controls
2-1
Power Supply ............................................................................
2-2
Accessory Attachments ............................................................
2-3
Audio Functions ........................................................................
2-5
2-4 Shooting and Recording/Playback Functions ......................
2-13
2-5 Setup Menu Operating Section .............................................
2-27
2-6
Time Code System ..................................................................
2-29
2-7
Warnings and Indications ......................................................
2-35
2-8 Warnings and Indications on the Display Panel ..................
2-38
2-9 Indicators on the Viewfinder
(HDVF-20A (not supplied)) ...................................................
2-42
Chapter 3 Recording and Playback
3-1
About Cassettes .........................................................................
3-1-1 Loading and Unloading a Cassette ..................................
3-1-2
Preventing Accidental Erasure ........................................
3-4
3-2
Recording ..................................................................................
3-5
3-2-1
Basic Procedure ...............................................................
3-2-2
Continuous Recording .....................................................
3-9
3-3
Checking the Recording — Playback ...................................
3-13
3-3-1
Checking the Last Three Seconds of the Recording —
Recording Review .........................................................
3-14
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