User GuideTable of ContentsRead this before operating your camcorder5Subject examples and solutions11Enjoying with your camcorder12What you can do with your camcorder12Choosing a disc14Using your camcorder16“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus18Getting Started21Step 1: Checking supplied items21Step 2: Charging the battery pack22Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time25Changing the language setting26Step 4: Preparing for recording27Step 5: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”28Recording/Playback31Recording and playing back with ease (Easy Handycam)31Recording34Zooming36Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)36Using the flash36Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)37Recording in dark places (NightShot)38Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects38Recording in mirror mode38Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3)38Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)39Playback41Using PB zoom43Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)43Playing the picture on a TV44Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)46Editing50(OTHERS) category50Deleting images50Dividing the image52Creating the Playlist53Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders56Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)57Utilizing recording media59(MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category59Playing a disc on other devices59Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE)60Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)61Recording additional scenes after finalizing62Customizing your camcorder64What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU64Using the HOME MENU64List of the (SETTINGS) category items65MOVIE SETTINGS66(Items for recording movies)66PHOTO SETTINGS68(Items for recording still images)68VIEW IMAGES SET71(Items to customize the display)71SOUND/DISP SET72(Items to adjust beep and the screen)72OUTPUT SETTINGS74(Items for when connecting other devices)74CLOCK/LANG74(Items to set clock and language)74GENERAL SET75(Other setup items)75Activating functions using the OPTION MENU76Using the OPTION MENU76Recording items on the OPTION MENU77Viewing items on the OPTION MENU77Functions set in the OPTION MENU78Using a Computer83What you can do with Windows computer83Installing the “First Step Guide” and software85Viewing “First Step Guide”87Using a Macintosh computer87Troubleshooting88Troubleshooting88Warning indicators and messages97Additional Information101Using your camcorder abroad101Maintenance and precautions103Specifications110Quick Reference114Identifying parts and controls114Indicators displayed during recording/playback118Glossary121Index122Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español125Size: 8.09 MBPages: 139Language: EnglishOpen manual
