Table of contents
Quick Start Guide
Getting started
Using this manual
Checking supplied accessories
Step 1 Installing the microphone
Step 2 Preparing the power supply
Step 3 Inserting a cassette
Recording - Basics
Recording a picture
Shooting backlit subjects (BACK
LIGHT)
Spot light
Checking the recording - END SEARCH /
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Playback - Basics
Playing back a tape
Viewing the recording on TV
Advanced Recording Operations
Recording a still image on a tape
- Tape Photo recording
Shooting with all the pixels
-PROG SCAN
Using the guide frame
Using the wide mode
Using the fader function
Using special effects - Digital effect
Shooting with manual adjustment
Adjusting the white balance
Adjusting the recording level manually
- Sound recording level
Connecting an optional external
microphone
Presetting the adjustment for picture quality
- Custom preset
Focusing manually
Interval recording
Frame by frame recording - Cut recording
Superimposing the date and time on a
picture
Marking an Index
Advanced Playback Operations
Searching for a recording by index - Index
search
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape
by title - Title search
Searching a recording by date
- Date search
Searching for a photo
- Photo search/Photo scan
Playing back a tape with digital effects
Editing
Dubbing a tape
Dubbing only desired scenes
- Digital program editing
Using with an analog video unit and a PC
- Signal convert function
Recording video or TV programs
Audio dubbing
Setting time values
Superimposing a title
Making your own titles
Labeling a cassette
Erasing the cassette memory data
Customizing Your Camcorder
Changing the menu settings
Resetting the date and time
"Memory Stick" Operations
Using a Memory Stick - introduction
Recording still images on a Memory
Sticl<
- Memory Photo recording
Superimposing a still image in a Memory
Stick on a moving picture
- MEMORY MIX
Recording an image from a tape as a still
image
Copying still images from a tape
- Photo save
Viewing a still picture
- Memory Photo playback
Copying an image recorded on a Memor
Stick to tapes
Playing back images continuously
- SLIDE SHOW
Preventing accidental erasure
- Image protection
Deleting images
Writing a print mark - Print mark
Additional Information
Compatibility of DVCAM and DV
formats
Usable cassettes
About i LINK
Troubleshooting
Self diagnosis display
Warning indicators and messages
Using your camcorder abroad
Maintenance information and precautions
Specifications
Quick Reference
Identifying the parts and controls
Quick Function Guide
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