Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Table of contents
- What you can do with your camcorder
- Checking supplied accessories
- Getting Started
- Using this manual
- Step 1 Preparing the power supply
- Step 2 Inserting an MD DATA2 disc
- Step 3 Using the touch panel
- Recording – Basics
- Recording a picture
- Checking the recorded picture
- Playback – Basics
- Playing the disc
- Viewing the recording on TV
- Advanced Recording Operations
- Recording audio including photo - Interview recording
- Self-timer recording
- Shooting backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT)
- Using the PROGRAM AE function
- Focusing manually
- Adjusting the exposure manually
- Releasing the STEADYSHOT function
- Adjusting the white balance manually
- Advanced Playback Operations
- Displaying two pictures – Picture-in-picture
- Displaying nine consecutive scenes – 9 FRAME SEQUENCE
- Playing back repeatedly
- Playing back in random order – SHUFFLE
- Scanning the top of tracks – INTRO SCAN
- Sorting the tracks
- Jumping to the desired track
- Setting the playing time of still picture tracks
- Editing
- Checking the disc information
- Checking the track information
- Changing the index image
- Moving tracks
- Erasing tracks
- Copying tracks
- Dividing tracks
- Trimming unnecessary scenes
- Grouping the tracks
- Making a photo track from a movie
- Drawing/Effect
- Drawing on the picture
- Inserting a title track
- Switching the tracks with special effects
- Applying the picture effect to the tracks
- Customizing Your Camcorder
- Adjusting the brightness and color of the LCD screen
- Adjusting the brightness of the viewfinder
- Resetting the date and time
- Changing the menu settings
- Using with Other Equipment
- Dubbing on a tape
- Printing the still picture
- Listening to an audio MD
- Viewing on the computer display
- Additional Information
- Precautions and maintenance information
- Usable MiniDiscs
- Troubleshooting
- Warning indicators and messages
- Specifications
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Quick Reference
- Identifying the parts and controls
- Quick Function Guide
- Index
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Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place (or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder in a hot place as follows:
•You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into a warm place.
•You bring your camcorder from an air-conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
•You use your camcorder after a squall or a rain shower.
•You use your camcorder in a place with high temperature and humidity.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and tightly seal it. Remove the bag when the air temperature
inside the plastic bag has reached the surrounding temperature (after about one hour).
LCD screen (touch panel)
•Use only the supplied input pen. Using another pen may damage the touch panel.
•Do not push the LCD screen too hard. Doing so may cause uneven color or
malfunction of the LCD screen.
•If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD
screen. This is not a malfunction.
•The back of the LCD panel may heat up during operation. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not grab the LCD screen when you move or carry your camcorder. Doing so may
cause malfunction of the LCD screen.
AC adaptor/charger
•Unplug the AC adaptor/charger from the wall outlet when you are not using the AC
adaptor/charger for a long time. To disconnect the power cord, pull it out by the plug.
Never pull the power cord itself.
•Do not operate the AC adaptor/charger with a damaged cord or if the AC adaptor/
charger has been dropped or damaged.
•Replace the AC adaptor/charger with model AC-VQ800 only, if replacement is
necessary.
•Do not bend the power cord forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This will damage
the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock.
•Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short may occur and the AC adaptor/charger
may be damaged.
•Always keep metal contacts clean.
•Do not disassemble the AC adaptor/charger.
•Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the AC adaptor/charger.
•While the AC adaptor/charger is in use, particularly during charging, keep it away
from AM receivers and video equipment. It may disturb AM reception and video
operation.
•The AC adaptor/charger becomes warm during use. This is not a malfunction.
•Do not place the AC adaptor/charger in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Vibrating
Precautions and maintenance information