Operating Guide
Table Of Contents
- IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
- Read this first
- Table of Contents
- Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
- Getting Started
- Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings
- Recording/Playback
- Recording
- Playback
- Functions used for recording/playback, etc.
- Recording
- To use zoom
- To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)
- To control the image settings manually with the dial (CAM CTRL dial/MANUAL button)
- To use the flash
- To record in dark places (NightShot)
- To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
- To record in mirror mode
- To use a tripod
- To use a Shoulder belt
- Playback
- Recording/playback
- Recording
- Indicators displayed during recording/playback
- Searching for the starting point
- Remote Commander
- Playing the picture on a TV
- Using the Menu
- Dubbing/Editing
- Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.
- Recording pictures from a VCR
- Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”
- Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”
- Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection)
- Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)
- Jacks to connect external devices
- Using a Computer
- Troubleshooting
- Additional Information
- Quick Reference

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To remove dust from inside the
viewfinder
1 Remove the eyecup.
1 Remove the 2 screws beneath and on
the right side of the finder using a
screwdriver.
2 Slide the eyecup in the direction of the
arrow to remove it.
2 Remove the finder lens block.
1 Remove the 2 screws on the lower left
and right sides of the finder lens block
using a screwdriver.
2 Slide the finder lens block in the
direction of the arrow to remove it.
3 Remove dust from the finder lens
block with a camera lens blower,
etc.
• The finder lens block is a precision part.
You cannot disassemble it further.
• Do not touch the window or lens of the
finder lens block.
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