Sony hvr-z7e.z7 Read this first, Step 1: Checking supplied items, Step 2: Attaching the supplied items, Step 3: Charging the battery pack, Step 6: Setting the date and time

Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................	2
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................	8
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ......................................................	10
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................	14
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....	17
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................	18
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................	20
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................	22
Recording/Playback
Recording ...............................................................................................	24
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................	27
Adjusting the zoom .............................................................................	27
Adjusting the focus manually..............................................................	28
Adjusting the exposure .......................................................................	30
Adjusting to natural color (White balance)..........................................	32
Adjusting the black balance ...............................................................	33
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile).................................	33
Adjusting the volume ..........................................................................	41
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................	43
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
Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) ...............................	49
Playback .................................................................................................	50
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................	53
Changing the screen ..........................................................................	53
Displaying recording data (Data code) ..............................................	53
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) .................	54
Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)....................................	54
Locating a scene on a tape ....................................................................	55
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search) ................	55
Searching for a recording start point (Index search)..........................	55
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