Operation Manual

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Introduction

Table of contents

Introduction

Using this Manual ............................................................................................3

Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................7

Components Guide..........................................................................................8

Screen Displays.............................................................................................12

Preparation

Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................14

Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................17

Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................18

Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................19

Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................21

Step 6: Installing the Backup Battery.............................................................22

Step 7: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................23

Step 8: Changing the Display Language .......................................................24

Step 9: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................25

Basic Functions

Recording

Recording Movies on a Tape.........................................................................27

Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................30

Zooming.........................................................................................................33

Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................35

Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................36

Playback

Playing Back a Tape......................................................................................37

Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................39

Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................40

Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................41

Advanced Functions

Recording Programs

Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................43

Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................46

Recording

Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................47

Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................48

Using the LED Light.......................................................................................50

Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................51

Using an External Microphone ......................................................................52

Changing the Settings (1)

Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................53

List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................54

Setting the White Balance .............................................................................55

Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................57

Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................58

Changing the Settings (2)

Changing the Settings with the Setup Menus................................................63

List of Menu Items (Setup Menus).................................................................64

Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................69