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Before you begin
Using this manual................................................... 5
Checking supplied accessories ............................. 7
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack ............ 8
Inserting a cassette ............................................... 13
Basic operations
Camera recording ................................................. 14
Using the zoom feature..................................... 17
Selecting the START/STOP mode .................. 19
Shooting with the LCD screen ......................... 20
Letting the subject monitor the shot (Mirror
mode) ................................................................ 21
Hints for better shooting ..................................... 22
Checking the recorded picture ........................... 24
Playing back a tape............................................... 26
Searching for the end of the picture................... 29
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ........................ 30
Using the mains ................................................. 30
Changing the mode settings ............................... 32
– for camera recording –
Shooting with backlighting ................................. 38
Using the FADER function.................................. 39
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....................... 42
Photo recording (CCD-TRV55E only) ............... 43
Using the wide mode function ........................... 45
Using the PROGRAM AE function.................... 47
Superimposing a still picture on a moving
picture (CCD-TRV55E only) ............................ 49
Recording still pictures successively
(CCD-TRV55E only) .......................................... 50
Replacing a brighter portion of a still picture
with a moving picture (CCD-TRV55E only).. 51
Adding an incidental image to pictures
(CCD-TRV55E only) .......................................... 53
Using slow shutter (CCD-TRV55E only) .......... 54
Adding an old movie type atmosphere to
pictures (CCD-TRV55E only) ........................... 55
Focusing manually ............................................... 56
Enjoying picture effect ......................................... 58
Adjusting the exposure........................................ 60
Superimposing a title ........................................... 62
Making your own titles ....................................... 64
Recording with the date/time ............................ 66
Optimizing the recording condition .................. 67
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function............. 68
– for playback/editing –
Watching on a TV screen..................................... 68
Enjoying digital effect during playback
(CCD-TRV55E only) .......................................... 70
Editing onto another tape.................................... 71
Recording from a VCR or TV.............................. 72
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder ........................................................... 73
Resetting the date and time................................. 75
Simple setting of clock by time difference ........ 76
Playback modes .................................................... 77
Tips for using the battery pack ........................... 79
Maintenance information and precautions....... 83
Using your camcorder abroad ............................ 89
Trouble check ........................................................ 90
Self-diagnosis display .......................................... 96
Specifications......................................................... 98
Identifying the parts........................................... 100
Warning indicators............................................. 110
Index ........................................................ Back cover