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Table of contents
Introduction
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
Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................21
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................22
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape.........................................................................25
Zooming.........................................................................................................29
Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................31
Playback
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................32
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................34
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................35
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings.......................................................................................37
Recording
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................45
Using the Night Modes ..................................................................................48
Skin Detail Function.......................................................................................49
Adjusting the AE Shift....................................................................................50
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................51
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................53
Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................55
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................57
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................58
Audio Recording............................................................................................59
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................60
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................65
Playback
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................66
Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................67
End Search....................................................................................................69
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..............................................................70
Date Search...................................................................................................71
Other Functions
Customizing the Camcorder..........................................................................72
Changing the Display Language ...................................................................73
Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................74