Sony DCR-SX20 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Table of contents
Read this first ......................................................................................... 2
Notes on use .
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Operation flow .
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Advice for successful recording .
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Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack ............................................................. 11
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .
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Using the Multi-selector .
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Changing the language setting .
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Step 3: Preparing the recording media .
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Selecting the recording media for movies (DCR-SR20) .
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Selecting the recording media for photos (DCR-SR20) .
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Inserting a memory card .
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Recording/Playback
Recording ........................................................................................... 20
Recording movies .
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Shooting photos .
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Useful functions for recording movies and photos .
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Zooming .
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Selecting the recording mode .
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Using the VIDEO LIGHT .
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Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects .
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Recording in mirror mode .
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Playback on the camcorder .
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Useful functions for playing movies and photos .
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Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) .
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Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) .
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Searching for desired scene by face (Face Index) .
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Playing back a series of photos (Slide show) .
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Playing images on a TV .
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