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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 3
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 15
Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .................................... 16
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 17
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..... 19
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... 20
Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 22
Changing the language setting........................................................... 23
Step 7: Inserting a memory card ............................................................ 23
Selecting the recording format............................................................ 27
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings ............................ 29
Adjusting the zoom.............................................................................. 29
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 30
Adjusting the image brightness .......................................................... 31
Adjusting to natural color (White balance) .......................................... 33
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 35
Audio setup ......................................................................................... 39
Recording with the SMOOTH SLOW REC function ............................. 41
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons ..................................... 43
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ............................... 49
Changing the screen........................................................................... 49
Displaying recording data (Data code)............................................... 49
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 50
Connecting a monitor or a TV ................................................................ 51