Table of Contents

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................

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Read this first ...........................................................................................

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Enjoying pictures with high definition quality

 

Trying out the new HDV format! .............................................................

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Features of this camcorder .....................................................................

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Handy Functions for Recording ..............................................................

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Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ...........................................

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Getting Started

 

Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................

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Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .....................................

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Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................

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Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....

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Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................

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Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................

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Changing the language setting ..........................................................

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Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................

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Recording/Playback

 

Recording ...............................................................................................

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Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................

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Adjusting the zoom .............................................................................

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Adjusting the focus manually..............................................................

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Adjusting the image brightness ..........................................................

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Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance).........................................

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Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile).................................

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Adjusting the volume ..........................................................................

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Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................

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Recording an index signal ..................................................................

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Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)..............

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Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording

 

(End search) .......................................................................................

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Using the Shot transition ....................................................................

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Playback .................................................................................................

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