Table 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 tile Time Zone, Date and Time .................................................. 21RecordingRecording Movies on a Tape ............................................................. .24Recording Still Images on a Tape ......................................................... .29Zooming ...................................................................................... .30Tips for Making Better Videos ............................................................ .32PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ..................................................................................................... .33Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................. .35Playing Back on a TV Screen ....................................................................................... .36Advanced FunctionsMenus and Settings ..................................................................................................... .39RecordingUsing the Recording Programs ................................................................................... .46Using the Night Modes ............................................................................................... .49Skin Detail Function ...................................................................................................... 50Adjusting the AE Shift .................................................................................................. 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 ........................................................................................... .?0End Search ..................................................................................................................... .72Returning to a Pre-marked Position ................................................. .73Photo Search/Date Search ............................................... .74