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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions........................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................3
Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................5
Checking Supplied Accessories......................................................................................8
Components Guide ........................................................................................................9

Basic Functions

Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................13
Loading/Unloading a Cassette....................................................................................16
Installing the Backup Battery......................................................................................17
Preparing the Camcorder............................................................................................18
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................20
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................21
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................24
Zooming ........................................................................................................................28
Tips for Making Better Videos....................................................................................30
Playback
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................................31
Adjusting the Volume..................................................................................................33
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................34

Advanced Functions

Menus and Settings......................................................................................................37
Recording
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................45
Using the Night Modes................................................................................................48
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................50
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................51
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................52
Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................54
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................56
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................58
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)......................................................................59
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................60
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................64
Playback
Magnifying the Image..................................................................................................71
Displaying the Data Code............................................................................................72
End Search......................................................................................................................74
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................75
Date Search....................................................................................................................76
Other Functions
Customizing the Camcorder........................................................................................77