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Table of Contents

Read this before operating your camcorder

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5

Subject examples and solutions

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14

Operation flow

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16

Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images

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18

Selecting the right disc

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20

“

HOME” and “

OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of menus

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22

Step 1: Checking supplied items

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29

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

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30

Step 3: Turning the power on

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33

Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder

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34

Step 5: Setting the date and time

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35

Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”

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37

Recording the images

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40

Zooming

Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)

Using the flash

Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects

Recording in mirror mode

Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)

Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring

Enjoying your camcorder

Getting Started

Shooting

Read This First (supplied)

Provides features and information about the

camcorder you should know before using it.

Section	Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS	3
Read this before operating your camcorder	5
Subject examples and solutions	14
Enjoying your camcorder	16
Operation flow	16
Experience the beauty of HD (high definition) images	18
Selecting the right disc	20
“HOME” and “OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus	22
Getting Started	29
Step 1: Checking supplied items	29
Step 2: Charging the battery pack	30
Step 3: Turning the power on	33
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder	34
Step 5: Setting the date and time	35
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick Duo”	37
Shooting	40
Recording the images	40
Zooming	43
Using the flash	44
Recording in dark places (NightShot)	45
Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects	45
Recording in mirror mode	45
Recording the fast action in slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)	46
Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring	46
Playback	48
Viewing the images	48
Using PB zoom	51
Playing back a series of still images (Slide show)	51
Playing the image on a TV	52
Editing	58
(OTHERS) category	58
Deleting images	58
Dividing the image	60
Creating the Playlist	61
Dubbing/printing	65
(SELECT DEVICES) category	65
Dubbing a disc	65
Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders	66
Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer)	67
Utilizing recording media	69
(MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category	69
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing)	70
Playing a disc on other devices	74
Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE	75
Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting)	76
Recording additional scenes after finalizing (Unfinalize)	78
Checking the disc information	79
Customizing your camcorder	80
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU	80
Using the HOME MENU	80
List of the (SETTINGS) category items	81
MOVIE SETTINGS	82
(Items for recording movies)	82
PHOTO SETTINGS	85
(Items for recording still images)	85
VIEW IMAGES SET	88
(Items to customize the sound volume and display)	88
SOUND/DISP SET	89
(Items to adjust beep and the screen)	89
OUTPUT SETTINGS	90
(Items for when connecting other devices)	90
CLOCK/LANG	91
(Items to set clock and language)	91
GENERAL SET	91
(Other setup items)	91
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU	92
Using the OPTION MENU	92
Recording items on the OPTION MENU	93
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU	99
Using a Computer	100
What you can do with Windows computer	100
Installing the “First Step Guide” and software	102
Viewing “First Step Guide”	105
Using a Macintosh computer	105
Troubleshooting	107
Troubleshooting	107
Warning indicators and messages	122
Additional Information	127
Using your camcorder abroad	127
About the Disc	129
About the AVCHD format	131
About the “Memory Stick”	132
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack	134
Maintenance and precautions	135
Specifications	138
Quick Reference	142
Identifying parts and controls	142
Indicators displayed during recording/playback	147
Glossary	150

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