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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— Playback – Basics —
Playing the disc
You can monitor the playback picture on the LCD screen. If you close the LCD panel,
you can monitor the playback picture in the viewfinder.
When you monitor the picture on the LCD screen, tilt your camcorder to its stable
position.
(1) Install the power source and insert the recorded disc.
(2) Pull out the input pen.
Adjust the length of the input pen. The length of the input pen can be
extended by 12/32 inch (about 1 cm).
(3) Lift the bOPEN protrusion and open the LCD panel. Turn the LCD panel over
and move it back into the camcorder body with the LCD screen facing out.
(4) Set the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT while pressing the small green button.
The tracks of recorded pictures appear on the index display.
(5) Touch the track you want to play with the input pen.
The selected track is framed in orange.
(6) Touch the track again to start playing.
The frame turns red.
The photo tracks are played for three seconds each.
To stop playing
Press x.
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