User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Table of Contents4Getting Started7Step 1: Checking supplied items7Step 2: Charging the battery pack8Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly11Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder12Step 5: Using the touch panel13Changing the language setting13Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)13Step 6: Setting the date and time14Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”15Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture17Recording/Playback18Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam)18Recording20Playback21Functions used for recording/playback, etc.22Recording22To use zoom22To record sound with more presence (4CH MIC REC recording)22To record in dark places (NightShot)22To use the flash22To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects23To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)23To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)23To record in mirror mode23To use a tripod23Playback23To play back the images in sequence23To use PB zoom23Recording/playback24To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)24To turn off the operation confirmation beep24To use special effects24To initialize the settings24Other part names and functions24Indicators displayed during recording/play26Searching for the starting point29Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)29Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)29Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)29Remote Commander30Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)30Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)31Playing the picture on a TV32Using the Menu34Using the menu items34Menu items36CAMERA SET menu38MEMORY SET menu43PICT.APPLI. menu46EDIT/PLAY menu50STANDARD SET menu51TIME/LANGU. menu55Customizing Personal Menu56Dubbing/Editing58Connecting to a VCR or TV58Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.59Recording pictures from a VCR or TV60Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”61Dubbing sound to a recorded tape62Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”64Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark)64Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)65Jacks to connect external devices67Using a Computer68Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer68Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer70Viewing “First Step Guide”74Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)75Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function)78Troubleshooting80Troubleshooting80Warning indicators and messages98Additional Information102Using your camcorder abroad102Usable cassette tapes103About the “Memory Stick”104About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack106About i.LINK107Maintenance and precautions108Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap112Attaching the Shoulder Strap112Specifications113Index115Size: 4.52 MBPages: 119Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Table of Contents4Getting Started7Step 1: Checking supplied items7Step 2: Charging the battery pack8Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly11Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder12Step 5: Using the touch panel13Changing the language setting13Checking the screen indicators (Display guide)13Step 6: Setting the date and time14Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”15Step 8: Selecting the aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) of the recording picture17Recording/Playback18Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam)18Recording20Playback21Functions used for recording/playback, etc.22Recording22To use zoom22To record sound with more presence (4CH MIC REC recording)22To record in dark places (NightShot)22To use the flash22To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects23To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)23To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)23To record in mirror mode23To use a tripod23Playback23To play back the images in sequence23To use PB zoom23Recording/playback24To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)24To turn off the operation confirmation beep24To use special effects24To initialize the settings24Other part names and functions24Indicators displayed during recording/play26Searching for the starting point29Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)29Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)29Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)29Remote Commander30Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)30Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)31Playing the picture on a TV32Using the Menu34Using the menu items34Menu items36CAMERA SET menu38MEMORY SET menu43PICT.APPLI. menu46EDIT/PLAY menu50STANDARD SET menu51TIME/LANGU. menu55Customizing Personal Menu56Dubbing/Editing58Connecting to a VCR or TV58Dubbing to another device such as a VCR, DVD recorder, etc.59Recording pictures from a VCR or TV60Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”61Dubbing sound to a recorded tape62Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”64Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Image protection/Print mark)64Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)65Jacks to connect external devices67Using a Computer68Before referring to the “First Step Guide” on your computer68Installing the software and “First Step Guide” on a computer70Viewing “First Step Guide”74Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)75Connecting an analog VCR to the computer via your camcorder (Signal convert function)78Troubleshooting80Troubleshooting80Warning indicators and messages98Additional Information102Using your camcorder abroad102Usable cassette tapes103About the “Memory Stick”104About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack106About i.LINK107Maintenance and precautions108Using the Strap Belt as a wrist strap112Attaching the Shoulder Strap112Specifications113Index115Size: 4.68 MBPages: 119Language: EnglishOpen manual
