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Step 1: Checking supplied items ..............................................................8
Step 2: Attaching the supplied items ........................................................9
Step 3: Preparing a power supply ..........................................................15
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly .....17
Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel ....................................18
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................20
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................22
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................29
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 29
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 30
Adjusting the exposure ....................................................................... 32
Adjusting to natural color (White balance).......................................... 34
Adjusting the black balance ............................................................... 36
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 36
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 45
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................48
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 49
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 50
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) ....................................................................................... 50
Playing back the most recently recorded movies
(Last scene review) ............................................................................. 50
Using the Shot transition ........................................................................51
Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking) ...............................54
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................58
Changing the screen .......................................................................... 58
Displaying recording data (Data code) .............................................. 58
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 59
Connecting a monitor or a TV ................................................................60
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