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We want to make sure you enjoy your new camcorder. If you have any
questions, call:
Camcorder Exchange Warranty...........800-283-6503 (
pages 79-80
)
Customer Service...................................800-336-1900 (
page 78
)
Accessories............................................. 800-338-0376 (
pages 65-69)
Assistance
Table of Contents
First-Time Operation .................. 3
Assistance ..................................... 3
Power Your Camcorder ............. 12
Adapter/Charger .............................. 12
Rechargeable Battery ...................... 13
Charge the Battery ...................... 14
Battery Level Indicator ............... 15
Battery Care and Storage ............ 15
Optional Car Cord Adapter ............. 16
Date and Time Display ............. 17
Install the Clock Lithium Cell ........ 17
Set the Date and Time ..................... 18
Record AUTO DATE, Date, Time, and
Title Displays ............................... 20
Videocassettes ............................. 22
Erase Protection – Safety Tab .... 22
Recording and Playback Speeds and
Times ....................................... 22
Insert and Remove Cassettes ...... 23
Cassette Care and Storage .......... 23
Recording ................................... 24
Time-Remaining Display ................ 24
Select a Tape Length .................. 24
Use the LCD Monitor or Viewfinder
to See What You Record .............. 26
Use the LCD Monitor ................. 26
Use the Viewfinder ..................... 27
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder
Displays ........................................ 28
AutoShot™ Mode ........................... 32
Five-Second Record Feature ........... 33
Quick Review Feature .................... 33
Camera Edit Feature ....................... 33
Flying Erase Head ........................... 33
MENU/DISPLAY Button ............... 33
Zooming .......................................... 34
Use the Zoom Lever (W and T) . 34
Digital Zooming ......................... 34
Tele Macro Zooming .................. 35
Focusing .......................................... 36
Auto Focus ................................. 36
Manual Focus ............................. 37
White Balance ................................. 38
Auto White Balance ................... 38
Manual White Balance ............... 38
