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Part Names .............................................................1
Warning Indicators..................................................4
Operation References
Preparation
Basic Operations
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack.............6
Charging the Battery Pack......................................8
Powering the Camcorder from an AC Outlet ..........9
Inserting and Removing a Cassette .....................10
Inserting and Removing a Card............................11
Installing the Lithium Batteries..............................12
Setting the Date and Time ....................................14
Using the Lens Cap ..............................................15
Adjusting the Hand Strap .....................................16
Using the Grip.......................................................16
Detaching the Lens Hood.....................................17
Using the Viewfinder.............................................17
Using the LCD Monitor .........................................19
Tips on Recording Positions .................................20
Camera Recording
Selecting the Camcorder Mode............................21
Easy Camera Recording on Tape in Full Auto Mode..
22
Zooming................................................................23
Power Standby Mode ...........................................24
Turning on/off the Backlight ..................................24
Auto Focus............................................................25
Macro Shots..........................................................25
Remaining Recording Time Display .....................26
Remaining Battery Power Display ........................26
Playback
Tape Playback ......................................................27
Volume Control......................................................28
Still ........................................................................28
Video Search.........................................................28
Using Earphones (Commercially Available) .........29
Adjusting the Phones Volume ...............................29
Watching Playback on a TV ..................................30
Contents
Supplied Accessories........................................................................................ xi
Optional Accessories......................................................................................... xi
Precautions ....................................................................................................... xii