User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Getting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover9Step 3: Charging the battery pack10Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly13Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder14Step 6: Setting the date and time16Changing the language setting17Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” media18Recording/Playback20Recording20Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings23Adjusting the zoom23Adjusting the focus manually24Adjusting the image brightness25Adjusting to natural color (White balance)28Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)29Attaching an optional microphone38Adjusting the volume40Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons41Recording an index signal42Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)42Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)43Using the Shot transition43Playback45Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder48Changing the screen48Displaying recording data (Data code)48Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)49Checking the remaining battery (Battery Info)49Locating a scene on a tape50Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)50Searching for a recording start point (Index search)50Playing the picture on a TV52Using the Menu54Using the menu items54Menu items56(CAMERA SET) menu59Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)59(AUDIO SET) menu66Settings for the audio recording (DV AU.MODE/XLR SET, etc.)66(DISPLAY SET) menu69Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)69(IN/OUT REC) menu73Recording settings, input and output settings (DV REC MODE, etc.)73(TC/UB SET) menu75(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)75(MEMORY SET) menu76Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” media (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)76(OTHERS) menu78Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (BEEP, etc.)78Dubbing/Editing81Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders81Recording pictures from a VCR83Copying movies on a tape to a computer85Copying still images to a computer87Troubleshooting88Troubleshooting88Warning indicators and messages96Additional Information98Using your camcorder abroad98Maintenance and precautions99Usable cassette tapes99Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats100About the “Memory Stick” media101About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack103About i.LINK104About handling of your camcorder105Specifications109Quick Reference113Identifying parts and controls113Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder119Index122Size: 4.01 MBPages: 128Language: EnglishOpen manual