Operating Instructions
Table Of Contents
- Before you begin
- Getting started
- Basic operations
- Advanced operations
- Using alternative power sources
- Changing the mode settings
- Photo recording
- Shooting with all the pixels ﾐ PROG. SCAN
- Using the FADER function
- Shooting with backlighting
- Using the wide mode function
- Enjoying picture effect
- Recording with various effects ﾐ digital effect
- Shooting with manual adjustment
- Using the PROGRAM AE function
- Focusing manually
- Interval recording
- Cut recording
- Superimposing a title
- Making a custom title
- Labeling a cassette
- Watching on a TV screen
- Viewing the picture with the picture effect
- Viewing the picture with the digital effect
- Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with date ﾐ date search
- Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title ﾐ title search
- Searching for a photo ﾐ photo search/photo scan
- Returning to a pre-registered position
- Displaying recording data ﾐ data code function
- Editing onto another tape
- Editing partially on a mini DV tape ﾐ DV synchro-editing
- Recording from a VCR or TV
- Replacing recording on a tape ﾐ insert editing
- Audio dubbing
- Memory card slot operations
- Using the memory card slot ﾐ introduction
- Recording an image from a mini DV tape as a still image
- Copying still images from a mini DV tape ﾐ photo save
- Recording still images on PC cards (not supplied) ﾐ memory photo recording
- Viewing a still picture ﾐ memory photo playback
- Preventing accidental erasure ﾐ PROTECT
- Deleting images
- Copying the image recorded with the memory card slot to mini DV tapes
- Playing back images in a continuous loop ﾐ SLIDE SHOW
- Additional information
- Usable cassettes and playback modes
- Charging the vanadium-lithium battery in the camcorder
- Resetting the date and time
- Simple setting of clock by time difference
- Tips for using the battery pack
- Maintenance information and precautions
- Using your camcorder abroad
- Trouble check
- Self-diagnosis function
- Specifications
- Identifying the parts
- Warning indicators
- Index
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Advanced operations
Releasing the Steady Shot function
When the Steady Shot function is working, the camcorder compensates for camera-shake.
You can release the Steady Shot function when you do not need to use it. The indicator
appears on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. Do not use the Steady Shot function when
shooting a stationary object with a tripod.
(1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
(2) Press MENU to display the menu.
(3) Turn the control dial to select
, then press the dial.
(4) Turn the control dial to select STEADYSHOT, then press the dial.
(5) Turn the control dial to select OFF, then press the dial.
(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.
To activate the Steady Shot function again
Select ON in step 5, then press the control dial.
Notes on the Steady Shot function
•The Steady Shot function will not correct excessive camera-shake.
•If you use a tele conversion lens (not supplied) or a wide conversion lens (not supplied),
the Steady Shot function may not work.
Shooting with manual adjustment
CAMERA SET
DZOOM
16: 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT OFF
AE SH I FT
GA I N SH I FT
FRAME REC
I NT . REC
RETURN
[MENU] :END
CAMERA SET
DZOOM
16: 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT ON
AE SH I FT
GA I N SH I FT
FRAME REC
I NT . REC
RETURN
[MENU] :END
1
2,6
POWER
OFF
CAMERA
MEMORY
VTR
MENU
3,4
5
CAMERA SET
DZOOM
16: 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT
AE SH I FT
GA I N SH I FT
FRAME REC
I NT . REC
[MENU] :END
CAMERA SET
DZOOM
16: 9WIDE
STEADYSHOT ON
AE SH I FT OFF
GA I N SH I FT
FRAME REC
I NT . REC
RETURN
[MENU] :END