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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinderThe
Step 5: Using the touch panel
Step 6: Setting the date and time
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”
Step 8: Installing the supplied microphone and hood with lens cover
Recording/Playback
Recording
Playback
Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
Recording
To use zoom
To fix the brightness or the exposure of the picture manually (EXPOSURE/AE SHIFT)
To record in dark places (NightShot)
To make the subject stand out clearer (TELE MACRO)
To use the AUTO LOCK switch
To adjust the focus manually
To enlarge and focus on the image (Expanded focus)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
Playback
PlaybackTo use PB zoom
To adjust the movie volume
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
You can assign functions to the ASSIGN button
To turn off the operation confirmation beep
To initialize the settings
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Searching for the starting point
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)
Remote Commander
Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)
Connecting to a TV for viewing
Using the Menu
Using the menu items
Menu items
CAMERA SET menu
MEMORY SET menu
PICT.APPLI. menu
EDIT/PLAY menu
STANDARD SET menu
TIME/LANGU. menu
Customizing Personal Menu
Dubbing/Editing
Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.
Recording pictures from a VCR
Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”
Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”
Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark)
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)
Jacks to connect external devices
Using a computer
Connecting to a computer
Copying still images to a computer
Copying movies on a tape to the computer
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Warning indicators and messages
Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
HDV format and recording/playback
Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats
About the “Memory Stick”
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
About i.LINK
Maintenance and precautions
Specifications
Quick Reference
Identifying parts and controls
Index