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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Step 1 Preparing the power supply
DISPLAY
CHANGE
DISPLAY
CHANGE
DISPLAY
CHANGE
BATTERY LIFE
m
TIME TO CHG
NORMAL
m
TIME TO CHG
FULL
hm
Playing time
MD DATA2 disc
Battery pack
Playing time Playing time
on LCD screen with LCD closed
NP-F550 (supplied) 80 (75) 100 (95)
Audio MD
Battery pack
Playing time Playing time
on LCD screen with LCD closed
NP-F550 (supplied) 100 (95) 135 (130)
•Approximate minutes when you use a fully charged battery
•Numbers in parentheses indicate the time using a normally charged battery.
•The battery life will be shorter if you use your camcorder in a cold environment.
To check charging
During charging, you can check the charging time on the display. BATTERY LIFE
lights up on the display shortly after charging has started.
Press DISPLAY CHANGE during charging.
Each time you press DISPLAY CHANGE, the display changes as follows.
The remaining battery time when the battery pack being charged is attached to an
“InfoLITHIUM” equipment.
The time is not displayed when the remaining
battery time is less than 5 minutes.
The remaining time until normal charge is
completed.
The remaining time until full charge is completed.