7IntroductionETable of contentsIntroductionUsing this Manual ............................................................................................5Checking Supplied Accessories ....................................................................10Components Guide........................................................................................11Screen Displays.............................................................................................15PreparationStep 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................17Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................20Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................21Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................22Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................23Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................24Step 7: Changing the Display Language .......................................................25Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................26Basic FunctionsRecordingRecording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................28Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................30Zooming.........................................................................................................33Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................34PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................35Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................37Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................38Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................39Advanced FunctionsRecording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs .....................................................................40Using the Super Night Mode....................................................................42Using the Special Scene Modes ............................................................43Using the Program AE Mode ....................................................................44Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode ........................................................45Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode......................................................46RecordingAdjusting Exposure Manually ........................................................................47Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................48Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................................49Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................50Recording with an External Microphone........................................................51Changing the Settings (1)Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................52List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................53Setting the White Balance .............................................................................54Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................56Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................57Changing the Settings (2)Changing the Settings with the MENU Button...............................................64List of Menu Items (MENU) ...........................................................................65