Document Outline

• Contents
• Start
  • Precautions on Camcorder Care
  • Quick Start
• Notes and Safety Instructions
• Getting to Know Your Device
  • Features
  • Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder
    • Basic Accessories
  • Front & Left View
  • Rear & Left View
  • Rear & Right View
  • Rear & Bottom View
  • Remote Control
  • OSD (On Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes)
  • OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes
  • Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off
• The Camcorder : Preparation
  • How to Use the Remote Control
    • Battery Installation for the Remote Control
    • Self Timer Recording Using the Remote Control in REC Mode
  • Adjusting the Hand Strap
    • Hand Strap
    • Shoulder Strap
  • Connecting a Power Source
    • Using the AC Power Adapter and the DC Cable
  • Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
    • Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack
    • Table of Continuous Recording Time Based on Model and Battery Type
    • Battery Level Display
  • Setting the Power Switch
  • Using the 5-Way Button
  • Adjusting the LCD Monitor
    • Adjusting the LCD in REC Mode
    • Adjusting the LCD in PLAY Mode
  • Using the Viewfinder
    • Adjusting the Focus
  • Controlling the Sound from the Built-In Speaker
  • Using the MENU
• The Camcorder : Functions
  • Setting the Clock
  • Setting the DATE/TIME
  • Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)
  • Setting the Beep Sound
  • Setting the OSD Language
  • Viewing the DEMONSTRATION
  • Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off for Video Out (Setting the TV DISPLAY)
  • Using EASYQ Mode
  • Manual Focus / Auto Focus (MF/AF)
    • Auto Focusing
    • Manual Focusing
  • Zooming In and Out with the Digital Zoom
    • Zooming In and Out
• The Camcorder : Basic Recording
  • Inserting and Ejecting a Cassette
    • Inserting a Cassette
    • Ejecting a Cassette
    • Protecting a Cassette
  • Making Your First Recording
    • Recording Video
    • Record Search (REC SEARCH)
  • Playing Back a Tape You Have Recorded Using the LCD Monitor
• The Camcorder : Advanced Recording
  • Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes (PROGRAM AE)
    • Setting the PROGRAM AE
  • Setting the White Balance for Camcorder Use (WHT.BALANCE)
  • Setting the Digital Zoom for Camcorder Use (D. ZOOM)
  • Setting the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS)
  • Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording (DSE)
  • Selecting a Digital Special Effect in Camcorder Mode
  • Selecting the Record Mode for Camcorder Use
  • Selecting the Audio Mode for Camcorder Use
  • Cutting Off Wind Noise (WIND CUT)
  • Using Backlight Compensation Mode (BLC)
  • Setting the Slow Shutter Speed
  • NIGHT CAPTURE
  • POWER NIGHT CAPTURE
  • Setting the Shutter Speed and Exposure
  • Using the Fade In / Out Function
  • Setting Up and Using the Quick Menu
    • DATE/TIME
    • WL.REMOTE
    • DIS
    • DSE (Digital Special Effects)
    • PROGRAM AE
    • WHT.BALANCE
    • SHUTTER
    • EXPOSURE
  • Taking Photos
  • Various Recording Techniques
• The Camcorder : Playback
  • Playing Back a Recorded Tape
  • Various Functions in PLAY modes
    • Playback Pause
    • Picture Search – Forward/Reverse
    • Slow Playback – Forward/Reverse
    • X2 Playback (Forward/Reverse)
    • Frame Advance – Frame by Frame Playback
  • Searching Still Images
  • Dubbing an Additional Sound Track to Your Recording
    • Dubbing the Sound
  • Playing Dubbed Sound
  • Setting the Zero Memory on the Tape (Ending Position)
  • PB DSE - Applying Digital Special Effects to Your Recording During Playback
  • PB ZOOM- Zooming During Playback
• The Camera : Preparation
  • Using the Mode Dial
  • Using the Memory Card
    • Memory Card Functions
    • Inserting a Memory Card
    • Ejecting a Memory Card
    • Formatting a Memory Card
  • Number of Recordable Images / Length of Motion Clip
• The Camera : Functions
  • Numbering Stored Pictures
  • Setting the Picture Quality
  • Setting the Picture Size
  • Setting the Menu Language
  • Setting the LCD Brightness
  • Setting the Clock
  • Setting the IMPRINT Option
  • Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance (WL.REMOTE)
  • Setting the Beep Sound
  • Setting the Shutter Sound
  • Using the Menu
• The Camera : Basic Picture Taking
  • Taking and Viewing Your First Photo
    • Taking Still Images: (PROGRAM) Mode
    • Taking Still Images: EASYQ Mode
    • Viewing Still Images
    • Viewing a Single Still Image
    • Viewing a Slide Show
    • Setting the Q.View Duration
    • Viewing a Still Image using the Quick Review
    • Viewing Multiple Images in Multiple Image View
  • Deleting Recorded Pictures
  • Delayed Recording – Self Timer
  • Taking Motion Clips (MPEG) Using the Camera
    • Recording a Motion Clip onto a Memory Card
    • Viewing a Motion Clip (MPEG)
• The Camera : Advanced Techniques
  • Setting the Focus
  • Using the Built-In Flash
  • Setting the Focus Modes
    • Auto Focus Mode
    • Manual Focus Mode
    • Continuous Auto Focus Mode
    • Macro Mode
  • Setting the Exposure
    • Locking the Auto Exposure: AE LOCK
    • Setting the Auto Exposure Metering Options: SPOT AE or MULTI AE
    • SCENE Modes – Preset Auto Exposure Modes
    • Manual Exposure Compensation
    • Setting the Aperture
    • Setting the Shutter Speed
  • Setting the White Balance
    • Setting the Preset White Balance
    • Setting the Manual White Balance
  • Setting the ISO Sensitivity
  • Using Digital Special Effects
  • Taking Multiple Images Using Auto Exposure Bracketing
  • Taking Multiple Images using Continuous Shot
  • Setting the Sharpness
  • Using the Digital Zoom
  • Rotating a Stored Picture
  • Resizing a Stored Picture
  • Customizing Your Camera – MySET Menu
    • Memorizing Your Current Settings
    • Loading Your Customized Settings
  • Customizing Your Camera – Changing the Start-Up Image
  • Zooming & Trimming Recorded Pictures (Playback ZOOM) While Viewing
  • Zooming the Picture
  • Trimming the Picture
  • Protecting Stored Pictures
• Miscellaneous Information
  • Printing Your Pictures – Using the PictBridge
  • Printing Your Pictures – Using the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
  • Connecting to Other Devices – TV and VCR
  • Connecting to Other Devices – PC
    • Connecting to a PC Using a DV (i.Link, IEEE 1394) cable
    • Connecting to a PC Using a USB cable
• Maintenance
  • Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder
    • After Using Your Camcorder
    • Cleaning the Camera Body and Video Heads
  • Using Your Camcorder Abroad
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting
    • Self Diagnosis Display
• Specifications
• Index