ManualTable of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS3Read this first5Getting Started11Step 1: Checking supplied items11Step 2: Charging the battery pack12Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly15Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder16Step 5: Using the touch panel17Changing the language setting17Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)17Step 6: Setting the date and time19Step 7: Inserting a Cassette20Recording/Playback22Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)22Recording24Playback25Functions used for recording/playback, etc.26Recording26To use zoom 1 qa26To record in dark places (NightShot plus) 226To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects (BACK LIGHT) 626To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS) 026To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter) 027To record in mirror mode qs27To use a tripod qd27To use a Shoulder Belt 527Playback27To play back the images with added special effects (Picture effect) 027Recording/playback27To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) 727To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP) 027To initialize the settings (RESET) 827Other part names and functions27Indicators displayed during recording/playback28Searching for the starting point30Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)30Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)30Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)31Playing the picture on a TV32Using the Menu34Using the menu items34Operation button items36Menu items41MANUAL SET menu42- PROGRAM AE/P EFFECT, etc.42CAMERA SET menu43- D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.43VCR SET menu45- HiFi SOUND/AUDIO MIX45LCD/VF SET menu45- LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc45TAPE SET menu46- REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN46SETUP MENU menu47- CLOCK SET/USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.47OTHERS menu48- WORLD TIME/BEEP, etc.48Dubbing/Editing49Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.49Recording pictures from a TV or VCR/DVD device, etc.51Dubbing sound to a recorded tape52Jacks to connect external devices54Using a Computer55Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer55Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer57Viewing “First Step Guide”61Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)62Troubleshooting65Troubleshooting65Warning indicators and messages76Additional Information79Using your camcorder abroad79Usable cassette tapes80About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack81About i.LINK82Maintenance and precautions83Specifications86Index89Size: 2.14 MBPages: 92Language: EnglishOpen manual