User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Table of Contents5Enjoying pictures with high definition quality8Trying out the new HDV format!8Viewing video recorded in the HDV format!9Getting Started10Step 1: Checking supplied items10Step 2: Charging the battery pack11Step 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 tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”20Easy Handycam - using your camcorder with automatic settings22Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)22Recording/Playback26Recording26Playback27Functions used for recording/playback, etc.28Recording28To use zoom28To record high quality still images during tape recording (Dual Rec)28To control the image settings manually with the dial (CAM CTRL dial/MANUAL button)29To use the flash29To record in dark places (NightShot)29To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects29To record in mirror mode30To use a tripod30To use a Shoulder belt30Playback30To use PB zoom30Recording/playback30To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)30To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)31To initialize the settings (RESET)31Other part names and functions31Indicators displayed during recording/playback32Searching for the starting point35Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)35Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)35Remote Commander36Searching quickly for a desired scene (Zero set memory)36Searching for a scene by date of recording (Date search)37Playing the picture on a TV38High definition TV3816:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV38Connecting to a high definition TV39Connecting to a 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV40Using the Menu44Using the menu items44Menu items46CAMERA SET menu48Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (EXPOSURE/WHITE BAL./STEADYSHOT, etc.)48MEMORY SET menu54Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (QUALITY/IMAGE SIZE/ALL ERASE/NEW FOLDER, etc.)54PICT.APPLI. menu57Special effects on pictures or additional functions on recording/playback (SLIDE SHOW/PICT.EFFECT/SMTH SLW REC, etc.)57EDIT/PLAY menu60Settings for editing or playing back in various modes (VAR.SPD PB/END SEARCH, etc.)60STANDARD SET menu61Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (REC MODE/MULTI-SOUND/LCD/VF SET/DISP OUTPUT/QUICK REC, etc.)61TIME/LANGU. menu66(CLOCK SET/WORLD TIME/LANGUAGE)66Customizing Personal Menu67Using the CAM CTRL dial68Dubbing/Editing70Dubbing to VCR/DVD device, etc.70Recording pictures from a VCR73Dubbing pictures from a tape to a “Memory Stick Duo”75Deleting recorded pictures from the “Memory Stick Duo”76Marking images on the “Memory Stick Duo” with specific information (Print mark/Image protection)76Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)77Jacks to connect external devices79Using a Computer80Connecting to a computer80Copying still images to a computer80Copying movies on a tape to the computer83Creating a DVD (Direct Access to “Click to DVD”)85Troubleshooting88Troubleshooting88Warning indicators and messages103Additional Information107Using your camcorder abroad107Usable cassette tapes108About the “Memory Stick”110About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack112About i.LINK113Maintenance and precautions114Specifications119Quick Reference123Identifying parts and controls123Index126Size: 2.89 MBPages: 131Language: EnglishOpen manual
