Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Table of contents
- Read this first
- Getting Started
- Shooting movies/still images
- Before shooting
- Shooting movies
- Shooting still images
- Adjusting the exposure
- Shooting in the dark – NightShot plus, etc.
- Self-timer recording
- Shooting for the wide-screen TV – 16:9 Wide mode
- Adjusting the white balance manually
- Shooting techniques to match your circumstances – PROGRAM AE
- Focusing manually
- Shooting with special effects
- Checking/Deleting the last scene
- Viewing the recordings
- Finalizing a disc for other players
- Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)
- Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer
- Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR
- Customizing your camcorder
- Troubleshooting
- Additional information
- Parts and controls/Index
139
Parts and controls/Index
w;
wa
wd
wf
wg
wh
wj
wk
wl
e;
ws
Identifying parts and controls
w; Intelligent accessory shoe
wa Shoe cover
ws Lens
wd Remote sensor/Infrared ray emitter
wf MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
Connect an external microphone
(optional). This jack also accepts a
“plug-in-power” microphone. When an
external microphone is connected, it is
preferred for an audio input source.
wg AUDIO/VIDEO jack (page 63)
wh Microphone
wj DISPLAY/BATT INFO button (page 18)
wk BACK LIGHT button (page 43)
wl VISUAL INDEX button (page 56)
e; Multi-selector (page 23)
Notes on the intelligent accessory shoe
•When you use the intelligent accessory shoe, extend the viewfinder and detach the
shoe cover.
•The intelligent accessory shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a
microphone.
•The intelligent accessory shoe is linked to the POWER button, allowing you to turn
the power supplied by the shoe on and off. Refer to the operating instructions of the
accessory for further information.
•The intelligent accessory shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten
the screw.
•To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the
accessory.