Table of Contents

Provides features and information about the

 

 

Read This First (supplied)

 

 

camcorder you should know before using it.

 

Read this before operating your camcorder .............................................

5

Subject examples and solutions ............................................................

14

Enjoying your camcorder

 

 

Operation flow ........................................................................................

16

Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images ...........................

18

Selecting the right disc ...........................................................................

20

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

 

- Taking advantage of two types of menus ...................................

22

Getting Started

 

 

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

29

Step 2: Charging the battery pack .........................................................

30

Step 3: Turning the power on .................................................................

33

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................

34

Step 5: Setting the date and time ...........................................................

35

Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................

37

Shooting

 

 

Recording the images ............................................................................

40

Zooming

Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Using the flash

Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording in mirror mode

Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring

10