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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2 Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder. Be
sure that the v mark on the DC
plug is facing to the v mark on
your camcorder.
Match the v mark on the DC plug with
the v mark on your camcorder.
4 Connect the power cord to the AC
Adaptor and the wall outlet.
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the
DC IN jack holding both the camcorder
and the DC plug.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the BATT (battery release) lever and
remove the battery pack.
When storing the battery pack
Attach the battery terminal cover to protect
the battery terminal. Fully discharge the
battery before storing it for an extended
period (see page 116 for the details of
storage).
CHG (charge) lamp
Open the jack cover.
BATT (battery
release) lever
Step2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)