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Table of contents
Before you begin
Using this manual ................................... 4
Checking supplied accessories .............. 5
Getting started
Installing and charging the battery pack
............................................................. 6
Inserting a cassette ................................ 10
Basic operations
Camera recording ................................. 11
Using the zoom feature ................. 14
Selecting the START/STOP mode
.................................................... 15
Shooting with the LCD screen ...... 16
Letting the subject monitor the shot
(Mirror mode) .......................... 17
Hints for better shooting ...................... 18
Checking the recorded picture ............ 20
Playing back a tape ............................... 21
Searching for the end of the picture ... 24
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ........ 25
Using the house current ................ 25
Changing the mode settings ................ 28
– for camera recording –
Shooting with backlighting ................. 33
Using the FADER function .................. 34
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ....... 36
Using the wide mode function ............ 37
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 39
Focusing manually ................................ 41
Enjoying picture effect ......................... 43
Adjusting the exposure ........................ 45
Superimposing a title ........................... 47
Making your own titles ........................ 49
Recording with the date/time ............ 50
Optimizing the recording condition .. 51
Using the built-in light
(CCD-TRV93 only) ......................... 52
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function
........................................................... 54
– for playback/editing –
Watching on a TV screen ..................... 55
Editing onto another tape .................... 57
Recording from a VCR or TV .............. 58
Additional information
Changing the lithium battery in the
camcorder ........................................ 59
Resetting the date and time ................. 61
Simple setting of clock by time
difference ......................................... 62
Usable cassettes and playback modes
........................................................... 63
Tips for using the battery pack ........... 64
Maintenance information and
precautions ...................................... 67
Using your camcorder abroad ............ 72
Trouble check ........................................ 73
Self-diagnosis display .......................... 76
Specifications ......................................... 77
Identifying the parts ............................. 78
Warning indicators ............................... 86
Index ....................................................... 87