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

Getting started
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Checking supplied accessories
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1 AC-VQ800 AC adaptor/charger (1)
(p. 10, 15)
2 AC power cord (1) (p. 10, 15)
3 MMD-650A MD DATA2 disc (1) (p. 16)
4 ZK-ET1 connecting cord (1) (p. 15)
5 NP-F550 battery pack (1) (p. 10, 14)
6 RMT-DCM1 Wireless Remote
Commander (1) (p. 32)
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3
4
6
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder.
8
9
7 Size AA (R6) battery for Remote
Commander (2) (p. 125)
8 Input pen (1) (p. 18)
9 Tripod attachment (1) (p. 122)
0 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 35)
qa Lens cap (1) (p. 22)
qs Ferrite cores (large × 1, small × 2)
(p. 124)
qd Shoulder belt (p. 121)
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