Operating Instructions

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Table of contents
Checking supplied accessories ..............................5
Quick Start Guide ...................................................6
Getting started
Using this manual..................................................10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ....................12
Installing the battery pack .................................12
Charging the battery pack .................................13
Connecting to the mains ....................................17
Step 2 Inserting a cassette.....................................18
Recording – Basics
Recording a picture ...............................................19
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) .......24
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .....................25
Superimposing the date and time on pictures 27
Checking the recording – EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review..........................................................28
Playback – Basics
Connections for playback .....................................29
Playing back a tape................................................ 32
Advanced Recording Operations
Photo recording .....................................................35
Using the wide mode ............................................37
Using the fader function ....................................... 39
Using special effects – Picture effect ...................42
Using special effects – Digital effect ...................44
Using the PROGRAM AE function.....................47
Adjusting the exposure manually ....................... 50
Focusing manually ................................................51
Superimposing a title ............................................53
Making your own titles ........................................ 55
Using the built-in light..........................................57
Advanced Playback Operations
Playing back a tape with digital effects..............60
Editing on Other Equipment
Dubbing a tape.......................................................62
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the MENU settings..............................64
Resetting the date and time..................................73
Additional Information
Usable cassettes and playback modes ................75
Changing the lithium battery in your camcorder
............................................................................78
Troubleshooting.....................................................80
Self-diagnosis display ...........................................83
Warning indicators and messages ......................84
Using your camcorder abroad ............................. 90
Maintenance information and precautions........91
Specifications..........................................................96
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls.......................98
Quick Function Guide.........................................107
Index ......................................................................109