User ManualTable of ContentsRead this before operating your camcorder2Subject examples and solutions10Enjoying your camcorder12Operation flow12Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images14Selecting the right disc16“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus18Getting Started25Step 1: Checking supplied items25Step 2: Charging the battery pack26Step 3: Turning the power on29Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder30Step 5: Setting the date and time31Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”33Shooting36Recording the images36Zooming39Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)39Using the flash40Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)40Recording in dark places (NightShot)41Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects41Recording in mirror mode41Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)42Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring42Playback44Viewing the images44Using PB zoom47Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)47Playing the image on a TV48Editing54(OTHERS) category54Deleting images54Dividing the image56Creating the Playlist57Dubbing/printing61(SELECT DEVICES) category61Dubbing a disc61Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders62Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)63Utilizing recording media65(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category65Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)66Playing a disc on other devices70Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE71Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)72Recording additional scenes after finalizing (Unfinalize)74Checking the disc information75Customizing your camcorder76What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU76Using the HOME MENU76List of the (SETTINGS) category items77MOVIE SETTINGS78(Items for recording movies)78PHOTO SETTINGS81(Items for recording still images)81VIEW IMAGES SET84(Items to customize the sound volume and display)84SOUND/DISP SET85(Items to adjust beep and the screen)85OUTPUT SETTINGS86(Items for when connecting other devices)86CLOCK/LANG87(Items to set clock and language)87GENERAL SET87(Other setup items)87Activating functions using the OPTION MENU88Using the OPTION MENU88Recording items on the OPTION MENU89Viewing items on the OPTION MENU95Using a Computer96What you can do with Windows computer96Installing the “First Step Guide” and software98Viewing “First Step Guide”101Using a Macintosh computer101Troubleshooting103Troubleshooting103Warning indicators and messages118Additional Information123Using your camcorder abroad123About the Disc125About the AVCHD format127About the “Memory Stick”128About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack130Maintenance and precautions131Specifications134Quick Reference138Identifying parts and controls138Indicators displayed during recording/playback143Glossary146Index148Size: 12 MBPages: 151Language: EnglishOpen manual
