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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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................. 3
Read this first ........................................................................................... 5
Trying out the new HDV format! ............................................................. 12
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ........................................... 13
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................14
Step 2: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 15
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ......... 19
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... 20
Step 5: Using the touch panel ................................................................ 21
Changing the language setting .................................................................... 21
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) .......................................... 21
Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 23
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” .................................. 24
Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) ........................................26
Recording ............................................................................................... 30
Playback ................................................................................................ 31
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. .......................................... 32
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
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
Getting Started
Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic
settings
Recording/Playback
Note on the icons used in this manual
Features available for the HDV format only
Features available for the DV format only