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Table of contents
Main Features.................................................... 4
Quick Start Guide .................................... 8
Getting started
Using this manual .......................................... 12
Checking supplied accessories ..................... 14
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ............. 15
Installing the battery pack...................... 15
Charging the battery pack...................... 16
Connecting to a wall socket ................... 20
Step 2 Setting the date and time ................... 22
Step 3 Inserting a cassette.............................. 24
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture ........................................ 26
Shooting backlit subjects
– BACK LIGHT ................................ 33
Shooting in the dark
– NightShot....................................... 34
Superimposing the date and time on
pictures.............................................. 36
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH ...................................... 37
Playback – Basics
Playing back a tape......................................... 38
Viewing the recording on TV ....................... 42
Advanced Recording
Operations
Using the wide mode ..................................... 44
Using the fader function ................................ 46
Using special effects
– Picture effect.......................................... 49
Using the PROGRAM AE function.............. 51
Adjusting the exposure manually ................ 54
Focusing manually ......................................... 55
Superimposing a title ..................................... 57
Making your own titles ................................. 60
Using the built-in light................................... 62
Editing
Dubbing a tape................................................ 66
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing ....... 68
Customising Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings ......................... 77
Troubleshooting
Types of trouble and their solutions ............ 89
Self-diagnosis display .................................... 93
Warning indicators and messages ............... 94
Additional Information
About video cassettes .................................. 103
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack ............................................ 105
Using your camcorder abroad .................... 107
Maintenance information and
precautions ............................................. 108
Specifications................................................. 117
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls.............. 119
Index ............................................................... 128