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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Additional Information
Specifications
AC adaptor/
charger AC-VQ800
Power requirements
100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
25 W
Charge mode: 35 VA (100 V AC),
50 VA (240 V AC)
Operating mode: 40 VA (100 V
AC), 50 VA (240 V AC)
Output voltage
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 2.0 A in operating
mode
Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4
A in charge mode
Operating temperature
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
–4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions
Approx. 5 1/3 × 1 10/16 × 3 1/2
inches) (136 × 48 × 90 mm) (w/h/
d)
Mass
Approx. 8.8 oz (250 g)
Battery pack
NP-F550
Type
Lithium ion
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
Capacity
10.8 Wh
Dimensions (approx.)
1 9/16 × 13/16 × 2 7/8 inches
(38.4 × 20.6 × 70.8 mm) (w/h/d)
Mass (approx.)
3.4 oz (95 g)
Design and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Recommended
accessories
Battery pack
NP-F550
DC adaptor/charger (car battery
adaptor)
DC-VQ800
DCC-L50
Wide conversion lens
VCL-0630 S
Tele conversion lens
VCL-2030 S
Filter
VF-30PK S
Tripod
VCT-670RM
VCT-570RM
Video light
HVL-20DW2
Video flash
HVL-F10
Microphone
ECM-MS908C
Cleaning kit
KK-LC3
As of December, 1999
Consult your shop when you
purchase.
Read the operating instructions of
the accessory.