6Table of ContentsIntroductionImportant Usage Instructions ........................................................................................2Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................3Using this Manual ..........................................................................................................5Checking Supplied Accessories ......................................................................................8Components Guide ........................................................................................................9Basic FunctionsPreparationsPreparing the Power Supply........................................................................................13Loading/Unloading a Cassette ....................................................................................16Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................17Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................18Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................20Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................21RecordingRecording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................24Zooming ........................................................................................................................29Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................31PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................................32Adjusting the Volume ..................................................................................................34Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................35Advanced FunctionsMenus and Settings ......................................................................................................38RecordingUsing the Recording Programs....................................................................................45Using the Night Modes ................................................................................................48Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................50Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................51Adjusting the Focus Manually ....................................................................................52Setting the White Balance ..........................................................................................54Setting the Shutter Speed............................................................................................56Using the Self-Timer......................................................................................................58Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................59Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................60Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................62PlaybackMagnifying the Image..................................................................................................69Displaying the Data Code ............................................................................................70End Search......................................................................................................................72Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..........................................................................73Date Search ....................................................................................................................74Other FunctionsCustomizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................75