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Introduction
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Table of contents
Introduction
Using this Manual............................................................................................5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................9
Components Guide........................................................................................10
Basic Functions
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................14
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................17
Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................18
Using the Wireless Controller........................................................................19
Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................20
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................21
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape.........................................................................23
Zooming.........................................................................................................27
Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................29
Playback
Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................30
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................32
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................33
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings.......................................................................................36
Recording
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................41
Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................45
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................46
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................48
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................49
Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................50
Using the LED Light.........................................................................52
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................53
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................54
Audio Recording............................................................................................55
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................56
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................60
Playback
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................61
Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................62
End Search....................................................................................................63
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..............................................................64
Date Search...................................................................................................65
Other Functions
Changing the Display Language ...................................................................66
Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................67
Editing
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................70
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)....72