Getting started
3
Table of contents
............................. 4
Using this manual ................................... 6
Checking supplied accessories .............. 7
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ..... 8
Installing the battery pack .............. 8
Charging the battery pack ............... 9
Connecting to a wall outlet ........... 12
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ................... 13
Recording a picture ............................... 14
(BACK LIGHT) ........................ 19
(NightShot) ............................... 19
Rec Review ............................... 21
Playing back a tape ............................... 22
Viewing the recording on TV .............. 25
Photo recording ..................................... 27
Using the wide mode ........................... 29
Using the fader function ...................... 30
Using spk~ial effects
– Picture effect ................................. 33
– Digital effect ................................. 34
Using the PROGRAM AE function .... 37
Adjusting the exposure manually ...... 39
Focusing manually ................................ 40
Inserting a scene .................................... 41
Playing back a tape with picture effects
........................................................... 42
Playing back a tape with digital effects
........................................................... 43
Quickly locating a scene using the zero
set memory function ...................... 44
Searching a recording by date ............. 45
Searching for a photo – Photo search/
Photo scan ....................................... 47
Dubbing a tape ...................................... 49
Recording video or TV programs ....... 51
Inserting a scene from a VCR .............. 52
Changing the MENU settings ............. 54
Resetting the date and time ................. 59
Digital8 system, recording and
playback ........................................... 60
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ........................................ 62
Troubleshooting .................................... 64
Self-diagnosis display ........................... 68
Warning indicators and messages ...... 69
Using your camcorder abroad ............ 70
Maintenance information and
precautions ...................................... 71
Specifications ......................................... 75
Identifying the parts and controls ...... 76
Quick Function Guide .......................... 83
Index ........................................ Back cover