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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Recording a picture
Adjusting the viewfinder
When you record pictures with the LCD panel closed, check the picture with the
viewfinder. Adjust the viewfinder lens to your eyesight so that the indicators in the
viewfinder come into sharp focus.
(1) Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever.
Recording time
One MD DATA2 disc can record:
Track type Record mode Recording time
Movie SP mode Max. 10 min.
VP mode 13 min. to 20 min.
LP mode Max. 20 min.
Photo Max. 4500 shots
Audio Max. 260 min.
Recording mode of movie
SP (standard play):
High picture quality (the default setting).
VP (variable picture quality):
The data consumption is automatically adjusted according to the object being
recorded. The deterioration of picture quality is kept to a minimum and the
recording time is longer than the SP mode.
LP (long play):
The recording time is double the SP mode. The picture quality is lower
than the SP mode.
To select the recording mode
(1) Press MENU.
(2) Select REC MODE in
SET UP.
(3) Select the desired recording mode.
Note on deterioration of picture quality
The playback picture of a subject which moves fast or changes brightness may have
block-shaped noise or rough outlines.