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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Advanced Recording Operations
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function
The STEADYSHOT function compensates for camera-shake. You can release the
STEADYSHOT function when you do not need it. Do not use the STEADYSHOT
function when shooting a stationary object using a tripod to obtain more natural
picture.
(1) Press MENU in the recording or standby mode.
(2) Turn the control dial to select
CAMERA, and press the dial.
(3) Turn the control dial to select STEADYSHOT, and press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select OFF, and press the dial.
(5) Press MENU.
The menu disappears and the
indicator appears on the LCD screen or in the
viewfinder.
To activate the STEADYSHOT function
Set STEADYSHOT to ON in the menu.
Notes
•The STEADYSHOT function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
•If you attach a tele-conversion lens or wide-conversion lens, the STEADYSHOT
function may not work properly.
ON
STBY
CAMERA
RETURN
SELF TIMER
PROGRAM AE
D ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
ANTI WIND NOISE
ON
OFF
STBY
CAMERA
RETURN
SELF TIMER
PROGRAM AE
D ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
ANTI WIND NOISE