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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
Recording Still Images on a Tape................................................................................29
Zooming ........................................................................................................................30
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................32
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................33
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................35
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................36
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................39
Recording
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................46
Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................49
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................50
Adjusting the AE Shift..................................................................................................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......................................................................................................62
Playback
Magnifying the Image..................................................................................................69
Displaying the Data Code ............................................................................................70
End Search......................................................................................................................72
Returning to a Pre-marked Position..................................................73
Photo Search/Date Search ..................................................................74