ManualTable of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS3Read this first5Enjoying pictures with high definition quality12Trying out the new HDV format!12Features of this camcorder13Handy Functions for Recording14Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!15Getting Started16Step 1: Checking supplied items16Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover17Step 3: Charging the battery pack18Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly21Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder22Step 6: Setting the date and time24Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”26Recording/Playback28Recording28Playback31Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings33Adjusting the zoom33Adjusting the focus manually34Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS35Adjusting to Natural Color(White balance)38Customizing the picture quality(Picture profile)39Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons42Focusing on a distant subject(Focus infinity)43Recording an index signal44Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)44Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)44Using the Shot transition45Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder47Changing the screen47Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)47Checking the remaining battery(Battery Info)48Locating a scene on a tape49Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)49Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)49Searching for a recording start point (Index search)50Playing the picture on a TV51Using the Menu56Using the menu items56Menu items57CAMERA SET menu59Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/IRIS/ STEADYSHOT/BACK LIGHT, etc.)59AUDIO SET menu64Settings for the audio recording (AUDIO REC LV/DV AU. MODE, etc.)64DISPLAY SET menu65Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DATA CODE, etc.)65IN/OUT REC menu69Recording settings, input and output settings (VCR HDV/DV/DV REC MODE/ DV WIDE REC/ TV TYPE, etc.)69MEMORY SET menu71Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/ALL ERASE, etc.)71OTHERS menu73Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (USB SELECT/QUICK REC/ BEEP, etc.)73Dubbing/Editing76Dubbing to VCR, DVD/HDD device, etc.76Recording pictures from a VCR79Copying movies from tape to “Memory Stick Duo” as still images82Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”82Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)83Using a Computer86Connecting to a computer86Copying still images to a computer86Copying movies on a tape to a computer89Troubleshooting92Troubleshooting92Warning indicators and messages101Additional Information104Using your camcorder abroad104HDV format and recording/playback105About the “Memory Stick”106About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack108About i.LINK110Maintenance and precautions111Specifications115Quick Reference119Identifying parts and controls119Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder124Index127Size: 3.56 MBPages: 131Language: EnglishOpen manual
