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18
EN
GETTING STARTED
NOTES:
●
If you wait a few seconds and the cassette holder does not open, close the cassette holder cover and try again. If the cassette holder still does not open, turn the camcorder off then on again.
● If the tape does not load properly, open the cassette holder cover fully and remove the cassette. A few minutes later, insert it again.
● When the camcorder is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm environment, wait a short time before opening the cassette holder cover.
Loading/Unloading A Memory
Card
Memory card (optional)
Clipped edge
Card Cover
(MEMORY CARD)
NOTES:
●
Some brands of memory cards are not compatible with this camcorder. Before purchasing a memory card, consult its manufacturer or dealer.
●
Before using a new memory card, it is necessary to format the card. ( 墌 pg. 35)
ATTENTION:
Do not insert or remove the memory card while the camcorder is turned on, as this may cause the memory card to be corrupted or cause the camcorder to become unable to recognize whether or not the card is installed.
Write/erase protection tab Label
1
Make sure the camcorder’s power is off.
2
Open the card cover (MEMORY CARD).
3
To load a memory card , firmly insert it with its clipped edge first.
To unload a memory card , push it once. After the memory card comes out of the camcorder, pull it out.
● Do not touch the terminal on the reverse side of the label.
4
Close the card cover.
To protect valuable files (available only for
SD Memory Card)
Slide the write/erase protection tab on the side of the memory card in the direction of “LOCK”.
This prevents the memory card from being recorded over. To record on this memory card, slide the tab back to the position opposite to
“LOCK” before loading it.
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Table of contents
- 6 Index
- 11 Provided Accessories
- 13 Power
- 15 Operation Mode
- 16 Language Settings
- 16 Date/Time Settings
- 16 Grip Adjustment
- 16 Viewfinder Adjustment
- 17 Brightness Adjustment Of The Display
- 17 Tripod Mounting
- 17 Loading/Unloading A Cassette
- 18 Loading/Unloading A Memory Card
- 19 VIDEO RECORDING
- 19 Basic Recording
- 19 Tape Remaining Time
- 19 LCD Monitor And Viewfinder
- 20 Zooming
- 20 Journalistic Shooting
- 20 Self Recording
- 21 Time Code
- 21 Quick Review
- 21 Recording From The Middle Of A Tape
- 22 VIDEO PLAYBACK
- 22 Normal Playback
- 22 Still Playback
- 22 Shuttle Search
- 22 Blank Search
- 23 Connections To A TV Or VCR
- 24 Playback Using The Remote Control
- 27 D.S.C. RECORDING
- 27 Basic Shooting (D.S.C. Snapshot)
- 28 Interval Shooting
- 29 D.S.C. PLAYBACK
- 29 Normal Playback Of Images
- 29 Auto Playback Of Images
- 29 Playback Of Video Clips
- 30 Index Playback Of Files
- 30 Viewing File Information
- 30 Removing On-Screen Display
- 31 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR D.S.C
- 31 E-Mail Clip Recording
- 32 Memory Card
- 32 Resetting The File Name
- 32 Protecting Files
- 33 Deleting Files
- 34 Setting Print Information (DPOF Setting)
- 35 Initializing A Memory Card
- 36 MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
- 36 Changing The Menu Settings
- 37 Recording Menus
- 40 Playback Menus
- 42 FEATURES FOR RECORDING
- 42 LED Light
- 42 Live Slow
- 42 5-Second Recording
- 43 Night-Alive
- 43 Snapshot (For Video Recording)
- 44 Manual Focus
- 44 Exposure Control
- 45 Iris Lock
- 45 Backlight Compensation
- 45 Spot Exposure Control
- 46 White Balance Adjustment
- 46 Manual White Balance Adjustment
- 47 Wipe Or Fader Effects
- 47 Program AE With Special Effects
- 48 Navigation Function
- 51 EDITING
- 51 Dubbing To Or From A VCR
- 52 A DV Connector (Digital Dubbing)
- 53 Connection To A Personal Computer
- 54 Audio Dubbing
- 55 Insert Editing
- 56 TROUBLESHOOTING
- 61 USER MAINTENANCE
- 62 CAUTIONS
- 66 SPECIFICATIONS