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Table of contents
Checking supplied accessories ................... 5
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Using this manual ...................................... 10
Step 1 Preparing the power supply ........ 12
Installing the battery pack ................. 12
Charging the battery pack ................. 13
Connecting to the mains ..................... 17
Step 2 Inserting a cassette ........................ 19
Recording a picture ................................... 21
Shooting backlit subjects
(BACK LIGHT) .................................... 28
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) ............ 29
Checking the recording
– END SEARCH / EDITSEARCH /
Rec Review ........................................... 31
Playing back a tape .................................... 33
Viewing the recording on TV ................... 38
Photo recording .......................................... 42
Using the wide mode ................................ 45
Using the fader function ........................... 46
Using special effects
– Picture effect ...................................... 49
– Digital effect ...................................... 51
Using the PROGRAM AE function ......... 54
Adjusting the exposure manually ........... 57
Focusing manually ..................................... 58
Inserting a scene ......................................... 60
Playing back a tape with picture
effects .................................................... 62
Playing back a tape with digital
effects .................................................... 63
Quickly locating a scene using the zero
set memory function ........................... 65
Searching a recording by date .................. 66
Searching for a photo – Photo search/
Photo scan ............................................ 68
Dubbing a tape ........................................... 70
Recording video or TV programmes ...... 74
Inserting a scene from a VCR ................... 76
Changing the MENU settings .................. 79
Resetting the date and time ...................... 88
Digital8 system, recording and
playback ................................................ 90
Changing the lithium battery in your
camcorder ............................................. 93
Troubleshooting ......................................... 95
Self-diagnosis display ............................... 99
Warning indicators and messages ......... 100
Using your camcorder abroad ............... 107
Maintenance information and
precautions ......................................... 108
Specifications ............................................ 113
Identifying the parts and controls ......... 115
Quick Function Guide ............................. 124
Index .......................................................... 126
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