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cassette is inserted, To set the counter to 0:00:00

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Recording - Basics Recording a picture Note on the LOCK switch When you slide the LOCK switch to the right, the POWER switch can no longer be set to MEMORY accidentally. The LOCK switch is set to the left as the default setting. Note on recording mode Your camcorder records and plays back in the SP (standard play) mode or in the LP (long play) mode. Select SP or LP in the menu settings (p. 219). In the LP mode, you can record longer than in SP mode.*1) When you record a tape in the LP mode on your camcorder, we recommend that you play back the tape on your camcorder. To enable smooth transition Transition between the last scene you recorded and the next scene is smooth as long as you do not eject the cassette even if you turn off your camcorder. However, check the following: - Do not mix recordings in the SP mode and in the LP mode on one tape. - When you change the battery pack, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). If you leave your camcorder in the standby mode for a certain period *2) while the cassette is inserted Your camcorder automatically turns off. This is to save battery power and to prevent battery and tape wear. To resume the standby mode, set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) once, then turn it to CAMERA again. However, your camcorder does not turn off automatically while the cassette is not inserted. To set the counter to 0:00:00 Press COUNTER RESET (p. 259). When you record in the SP and LP modes on one tape or you record some scenes in the LP mode •The time code may not be written properly between scenes. •The transition between scenes may not be smooth. •The playback picture may be distorted. *1) 1.5 times: Twice: *2) three minutes: five minutes: 31

Section	Page
Main Features	4
Table of contents	6
Checking supplied accessories	9
Quick Start Guide	10
– Recording on a tape	10
– Recording on a “Memory Stick”	12
Getting Started	14
Using this manual	14
Step 1 Preparing the power supply	18
Installing the battery pack	18
Charging the battery pack	19
Connecting to a wall outlet	24
Step 2 Setting the date and time	26
Step 3 Inserting a cassette	28
Recording – Basics	30
Recording a picture	30
Shooting a backlit subject – BACK LIGHT	38
Shooting in the dark – NightShot – Super NightShot – Color Slow Shutter	39
Self-timer recording	41
Superimposing the date and time on pictures	42
Checking recordings – END SEARCH – EDITSEARCH – Rec Review	43
Playback – Basics	45
Playing back a tape	45
To display the screen indicators – Display function	47
Viewing recordings on TV	51
Advanced Recording Operations	53
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” while recording on a tape	53
Recording still images on a tape – Tape Photo recording	56
Using the wide mode	58
Using the fader function	61
Using special effects – Picture effect	64
Using special effects – Digital effect	65
Using the PROGRAM AE function	68
Adjusting the exposure manually	70
Focusing manually	71
Interval recording	72
Frame by frame recording – Frame recording	74
Superimposing a title	75
Making your own titles	77
Using the built-in light	79
Inserting a scene	82
Advanced Playback Operations	83
Playing back a tape with picture effects	83
Playing back a tape with digital effects	85
Enlarging recorded images – Tape PB ZOOM	87
Quickly locating a scene – ZERO SET MEMORY	89
Searching for a recording by date – DATE SEARCH	90
Searching for a photo – PHOTO SEARCH/PHOTO SCAN	92
Editing	94
Dubbing a tape	94
Dubbing a tape easily – Easy Dubbing	98
Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes)	106
Recording video or TV programs	119
Inserting a scene from a VCR – Insert Editing	123
“Memory Stick” Operations	126
– Recording	126
Using a “Memory Stick” – Introduction	126
Recording still images on a “Memory Stick” – Memory Photo recording	132
Recording images from a tape as still images	136
Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX	140
Recording moving pictures on a “Memory Stick” – MPEG movie recording	146
Recording pictures from a tape as a moving picture	150
Interval still image recording	154
Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program editing (on a “Memory Stick”)	156
Setting up a folder	160
– Playback	163
Viewing still images – Memory Photo playback	163
Viewing moving pictures – MPEG movie playback	166
Selecting a folder to view	169
Copying images recorded on a “Memory Stick” to a tape	170
Enlarging still images recorded on a “Memory Stick” – Memory PB ZOOM	172
Playing back images continuously – SLIDE SHOW	174
Preventing accidental erasure – Image protection	176
Deleting images – DELETE	177
Writing a print mark – PRINT MARK	180
Viewing Images on Your Computer	182
Viewing images on your computer – Introduction	182
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable -Windows	187
Viewing pictures recorded on a tape or live from your camcorder on your computer – USB Streaming -Windows	197
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer -Windows	202
Connecting your camcorder to your computer using the USB cable -Macintosh	205
Viewing images recorded on a “Memory Stick” on your computer -Macintosh	207
Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer – Signal convert function	208
Customizing Your Camcorder	210
Changing the menu settings	210
Troubleshooting	224
Types of trouble and how to correct trouble	224
Self-diagnosis display	232
Warning indicators and messages	233
Additional Information	237
About video cassette	237
About the “Memory Stick”	240
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	242
About i.LINK	244
Using your camcorder abroad	246
Maintenance information and precautions	247
Specifications	253
Quick Reference	256
Identifying parts and controls	256