7IntroductionETable of contentsIntroductionUsing this Manual ............................................................................................5Checking the Supplied Accessories ................................................................9Components Guide........................................................................................10Basic FunctionsPreparationsPreparing the Power Supply..........................................................................14Loading/Unloading a Cassette ......................................................................17Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................18Using the Wireless Controller ........................................................................19Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................20Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..........................................................21RecordingRecording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................23Zooming.........................................................................................................27Tips for Making Better Videos........................................................................29PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................30Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................32Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................33Advanced FunctionsMenus and Settings.......................................................................................36RecordingUsing the Recording Programs .....................................................................41Adjusting the Exposure Manually ..................................................................45Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................46Setting the White Balance .............................................................................48Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................49Setting the Shutter Speed..............................................................................50Using the LED Light.........................................................................52Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................53Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ........................................................54Audio Recording ............................................................................................55Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................56Widescreen TV Recording (16:9) ..................................................................60PlaybackMagnifying the Image ....................................................................................61Displaying the Data Code..............................................................................62End Search....................................................................................................63Returning to a Pre-marked Position ..............................................................64Date Search...................................................................................................65Other FunctionsChanging the Display Language ...................................................................66Other Camcorder Settings.............................................................................67EditingRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Device .................................................70Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)....72