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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Getting started
Step 1 Preparing the power supply
Normal charge Full charge
Notes
•When the mode change switch is set to VTR/CAMERA during charging, charging
stops.
•If the CHARGE lamp does not light or flash, check that the battery pack is correctly
attached to the AC adaptor/charger. If it is not attached it will not be charged.
•When you install the battery pack, be sure to not hit it to the terminal of the AC
adaptor/charger.
•Be sure that nothing metallic comes into contact with the metal parts of the unit or
connecting plate. If it does, a short may occur and the unit may be damaged.
Charging time
The following table shows the charging time for the battery pack which is discharged
completely.
Battery pack Full charge (Normal charge)
NP-F550 (supplied) 115 (55)
•Approximate minute to charge an empty battery pack fully (Full charge).
•Approximate minute in parentheses indicates the time when you charge normally
(Normal charge).
•The charging time may differ depending on the condition of the battery pack or the
temperature of the environment.
Remaining battery indicator
Recording time
Recording with Recording with
Battery pack the viewfinder the LCD screen
Continuous* Typical** Continuous* Typical**
NP-F550 (supplied) 75 (70) 37 (35) 65 (60) 32 (30)
•Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
•Numbers in parentheses indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
•If you use both of the LCD screen and the viewfinder, the recording time will be
slightly shorter than recording with the LCD screen only.
* Approximate continuous recording time at 77°F (25°C). The battery life will be
shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
**Approximate minutes when recording while you repeat recording start/stop,
zooming and turning the power on/off. The actual battery life may be shorter.