User GuideTable of ContentsRead this first2Getting Started8Step 1: Checking supplied items8Step 2: Attaching the supplied items9Step 3: Preparing a power supply15Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly17Step 5: Adjusting the viewfinder and LCD panel18Step 6: Setting the date and time20Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo”22Recording/Playback25Recording25Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings29Adjusting the zoom29Adjusting the focus manually30Adjusting the exposure32Adjusting to natural color (White balance)34Adjusting the black balance36Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile)36Adjusting the volume45Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons48Recording an index signal49Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)50Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (End search)50Playing back the most recently recorded movies (Last scene review)50Using the Shot transition51Marking focal point on the screen (Focus marking)54Playback55Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder58Changing the screen58Displaying recording data (Data code)58Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check)59Connecting a monitor or a TV60Using the Menu62Using the menu items62Menu items64(CAMERA SET) menu67Settings to adjust your camcorder to the recording conditions (GAIN SETUP/BACK LIGHT/STEADYSHOT, etc.)67(AUDIO SET) menu74Settings for the audio recording (HDV 2CH/ 4CH/XLR SET, etc.)74(DISPLAY SET) menu76Display settings of the display and the viewfinder (MARKER/VF B.LIGHT/DISP OUTPUT, etc.)76(IN/OUT REC) menu80Recording settings, input and output settings (REC FORMAT/HDV PROGRE./ VIDEO OUT/EXT REC CTRL, etc.)80(TC/UB SET) menu85(TC PRESET/UB PRESET/TC LINK, etc.)85(MEMORY SET) menu87Settings for the “Memory Stick Duo” (ALL ERASE/FORMAT, etc.)87(OTHERS) menu88Settings while recording on a tape or other basic settings (QUICK REC/BEEP, etc.)88Dubbing/Editing92Recording pictures from a VCR92Copying movies on a tape to a computer94Troubleshooting97Troubleshooting97Warning indicators and messages106Additional Information107Maintenance and precautions107HDV format and recording/ playback107Compatibility of the DVCAM/DV formats108About the “Memory Stick”110About i.LINK111About x.v.Color112About handling of your camcorder113Specifications117Quick Reference121Identifying parts and controls121Indicators for the LCD screen and viewfinder128Index132Size: 5.29 MBPages: 136Language: EnglishOpen manual
