Sony HVR-V1U Table of Contents, IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, Read this first, Using the CD-ROMManual, Step 1: Checking supplied items, lens cover, Recording, Playback

Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................	3
Read this first ...........................................................................................	5
Using the CD-ROM Manual ....................................................................	12
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................	13
Step 2: Attaching the supplied microphone and the lens hood with
lens cover ...................................................................................	14
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................	16
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....	19
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................	20
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................	22
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................	24
Recording/Playback
Recording ...............................................................................................	26
Playback .................................................................................................	29
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................	31
Adjusting the zoom .............................................................................	31
Adjusting the focus manually..............................................................	32
Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS............................................................	33
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance).........................................	37
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile).................................	38
Adjusting the volume ..........................................................................	42
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................	43
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity) ....................................	44
Recording an index signal ..................................................................	44
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)..............	45
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) .......................................................................................	45
Playing back the most recently recorded movies
(Last scene review).............................................................................	45
Using the Shot transition ....................................................................	46
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................	48
Changing the screen ..........................................................................	48
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) .................	48
Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)....................................	49

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