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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Changing the menu settings
Menu in the CAMERA and INTERVIEW mode z is the default setting.
Icon/item
SELF TIMER*
PROGRAM AE
D ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
WHT BAL
AUTO SHTR
ANTI WIND
NOISE
REC MODE*
LCD BRIGHT
LCD COLOR
VF BRIGHT
CLOCK SET
* You cannot select the item in the INTERVIEW mode.
More than one day after removing the power source
The “COMMANDER,” “PROGRAM AE” and “WHT BAL” items return to their default
settings.
The other menu items are held in memory even when the power source is removed.
Mode
–
–
z OFF
ON
OFF
z ON
OFF
z ON
z OFF
ON
z SP (8Mbps)
VP
(VARIABLE)
LP (4Mbps)
–
–
–
–
Meaning
To start recording automatically when the preset waiting
time has passed, and stop recording automatically when the
preset recording time has passed (p. 38).
To suit your specific shooting requirement (p. 41).
To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is carried out.
To activate the digital zoom. More than 10× to 40× zoom is
performed digitally.
To cancel the SteadyShot function (p. 45). Natural pictures
are produced when shooting a stationary object with a
tripod.
To compensate for camera-shake.
To adjust the white balance (p. 46).
To deactivate the electronic shutter even when shooting in
bright conditions.
To automatically activate the electronic shutter when
shooting in bright conditions.
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To reduce the noise caused by strong wind.
To record in high quality picture mode.
To save the data consumption by adjusting the picture
quality depending on the subject.
To increase the recording time by reducing the picture
quality. (Actual data rate is 3.75 Mbps.)
To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen (p. 87).
To adjust the color of the LCD screen (p. 87).
To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder screen (p. 88).
To set the date and time (p. 89).