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Table of Contents
Read this first ...........................................................................................2
Trying out the new HDV format! ...............................................................9
Featu
res of this camcorder ....................................................................10
Handy Functions for Recording .............................................................11
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ...........................................12
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................13
Step
2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover ....................................14
Step 3: Charging the battery pack .........................................................15
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....18
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................19
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................21
Changing the language setting...........................................................22
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................23
Recording ...............................................................................................25
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings ............................28
Adjusting the zoom..............................................................................28
Adjusting the focus manually ..............................................................29
Adjusting the image brightness ..........................................................30
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance).........................................33
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) .................................34
Adjusting the volume........................................................................... 39
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................41
Recording an index signal ..................................................................42
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)..............42
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search)........................................................................................ 42
Using the Shot transition ....................................................................43
Playback ................................................................................................46
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ...............................49
Changing the screen........................................................................... 49
Displaying recording data (Data code)............................................... 49
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
Getting Started
Recording/Playback