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Table of contents
Using this Manual ............................................................................................3
Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................7
Components Guide..........................................................................................8
Screen Displays.............................................................................................12
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................14
Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................17
Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................18
Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................19
Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................20
Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................21
Step 7: Changing the Display Language .......................................................22
Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................23
Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................28
Zooming.........................................................................................................31
Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................33
Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................36
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................37
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................38
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................40
Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................43
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................44
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode .......................................................45
Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................46
Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................47
Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................................48
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................49
Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................50
List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................51
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................52
Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................54
Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................55
Changing the Settings with the MENU Button...............................................62
List of Menu Items (MENU) ...........................................................................63
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level.............................................................68
Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................70
Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................71