7IntroductionETable of contentsIntroductionUsing this Manual ............................................................................................5Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................9Components Guide........................................................................................10Screen Displays.............................................................................................14PreparationStep 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................16Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................19Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................20Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................21Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................22Step 6: Installing the Backup Battery.............................................................23Step 7: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................24Step 8: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25Step 9: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26Basic FunctionsRecordingRecording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................28Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................31Zooming.........................................................................................................34Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................36Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................37PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................38Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................40Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................41Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................42Advanced FunctionsRecording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs .....................................................................44Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................47RecordingAdjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................48Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................49Using the LED Light.......................................................................................51Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................52Using an External Microphone ......................................................................53Changing the Settings (1)Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................54List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................55Setting the White Balance .............................................................................56Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................58Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................59Changing the Settings (2)Changing the Settings with the Setup Menus................................................64List of Menu Items (Setup Menus).................................................................65Using the Wind Screen..................................................................................70