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Before you begin
Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual ........................................ 4
Checking supplied accessories ................... 5
Getting started
Charging and installing
the battery pack ..................................... 6
Inserting a cassette ..................................... 10
Basic operations
Camera recording ....................................... 11
Using the zoom feature ...................... 14
Selecting the START/STOP mode .... 15
Hints for better shooting ........................... 16
Checking the recorded picture ................. 17
Connections for playback .......................... 18
Playing back a tape ..................................... 19
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources .............. 22
Using the house current ..................... 22
Using alkaline battery ......................... 23
Using a car battery .............................. 23
Changing the mode settings ..................... 24
Fade-in and fade-out .................................. 27
Using the wide mode function ................. 28
Enjoying picture effect ............................... 29
Focusing manually ..................................... 31
Using the PROGRAM AE function .......... 33
Shooting with backlighting ....................... 35
Adjusting the exposure .............................. 36
Superimposing a title ................................. 37
Making your own titles ............................. 40
Recording with the date/time .................. 41
Optimizing the recording condition ........ 42
Editing onto another tape .......................... 43
Recording from a VCR or TV .................... 44
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function ... 45
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder ............................................. 46
Resetting the date and time ....................... 47
Usable cassettes and playback modes ..... 48
Tips for using the battery pack ................. 49
Maintenance information and
precautions ........................................... 52
Using your camcorder abroad .................. 55
Trouble check .............................................. 56
Self-diagnosis function ....................... 60
Specifications ............................................... 61
Identifying the parts ................................... 62
Warning indicators ..................................... 70
Index ............................................................. 71
