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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Listening to an audio MD
Your camcorder can play an audio MD. You can enjoy better sound if you use
headphones (not supplied).
(1) Insert the audio MD.
(2) Set the POWER switch to PLAY/EDIT.
The operation screen for audio MDs appears.
(3) Touch the desired title or track.
(4) Press u to start playing.
Using the operation screen
1 Battery remaining time
2 Disc title*
3 Current track title*
4 Current track number
5 Track titles*
6 Touch to change the play mode. A play mode indicator such as
appears to
the left.
7 Touch to turn AVLS on or off.
8 Playing time of current track
9 Recording mode (stereo or monaural)
0 Scroll bar
qa Play time of each track
* displayed only if it is recorded in the MD.
Note on headphones
Use headphones of the stereo mini plug type.
To select a track
You can use the control dial. Turn the control dial to select the track, and press the dial
to start playing.
Note on the menu
You cannot control the menu when an audio MD is in your camcorder.
If you use your camcorder while jogging
Continuous vibration caused by jogging may result in intermittent playback.
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MUSIC01
04:23
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MUSIC02
05:12
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MUSIC03
04:02
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MUSIC04
06:11
PLAYMODE
DISC NAME
TRACK NAME
TRACK TIME STEREO
AVLS OFF
MUSIC RECORD
MUSIC01
001 01:07
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