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Introduction
Using this Manual ............................................................................................5
Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................9
Components Guide........................................................................................10
Screen Displays.............................................................................................14
Preparation
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................16
Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................19
Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................20
Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................21
Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................22
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................23
Step 7: Changing the Display Language .......................................................24
Step 8: 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
Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................35
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................36
Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................38
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................39
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................40
Advanced Functions
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................41
Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................44
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................45
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode .......................................................46
Recording
Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................47
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................48
Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................................49
Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................50
Changing the Settings (1)
Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................51
List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................52
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................53
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................55
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................56
Changing the Settings (2)
Changing the Settings with the MENU Button...............................................63
List of Menu Items (MENU) ...........................................................................64
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level.............................................................69
Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................71
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................72
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