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Table of Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2
Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................3
Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................6
Components Guide ........................................................................................................7
Basic Functions
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply........................................................................................11
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ....................................................................................14
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................15
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................16
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................17
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................18
Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................21
Zooming ........................................................................................................................25
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................27
Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................28
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................30
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................31
Advanced Functions
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................35
Recording
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................43
Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................46
Using the Mini Video Light ....................................................................47
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................49
Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................50
Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................51
Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................53
Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................55
Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................57
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................58
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................59
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................62
Playback
Magnifying the Image ................................................................................................69
Displaying the Data Code ..........................................................................................70
End Search......................................................................................................................72
Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................73
Date Search ....................................................................................................................74
Other Functions
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................75
