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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Self-timer recording
You can make a recording with the self-timer. This mode is useful when you want to
record yourself. The Remote Commander will make recording easier.
(1) Press MENU in the standby mode.
(2) Turn the control dial to select
CAMERA, and press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select SELF TIMER, and press the dial.
(4) Start recording.
To record a movie:
Press START/STOP. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 seconds. As the
waiting time passes, x decreases every 1 second.
When x all disappear, your camcorder starts recording automatically. As the
recording time passes, the bar becomes longer.
Your camcorder stops recording automatically after 10 seconds.
To record a photo:
Press PHOTO.
Self-timer starts counting down from 10 seconds. As the waiting time passes,
x decreases every 1 second.
When x all disappear, your camcorder records the photo automatically.
CANCEL DETAIL
STBY
REMAIN
10:00
min
40
STBY
CAMERA
RETURN
SELF TIMER
PROGRAM AE
D ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
ANTI WIND NOISE
STBY
REMAIN
10:00
min
40
REMAIN
10:00
min
40
STBY
REMAIN
10:00
min
40