7IntroductionETable of contentsIntroductionUsing this Manual ............................................................................................5Checking Supplied Accessories ....................................................................10Components Guide........................................................................................11Screen Displays.............................................................................................15PreparationStep 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................18Step 2: Loading a Cassette ...........................................................................21Step 3: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................22Step 4: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................23Step 5: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................25Step 6: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................26Step 7: Changing the Display Language .......................................................27Step 8: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................28Basic FunctionsRecordingRecording Movies on a Tape .........................................................................30Recording on a Memory Card .......................................................................33Zooming.........................................................................................................36Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................38PlaybackPlaying Back a Tape ......................................................................................39Playing Back a Memory Card ........................................................................41Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................42Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................43Advanced FunctionsRecording ProgramsUsing the Recording Programs .....................................................................45Using the Super Night Mode.....................................................47Using the Special Scene Modes .............................................................48Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................49Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................50Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................51RecordingAdjusting Exposure Manually ........................................................................52Adjusting the Focus Manually........................................................................53Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................54Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................55Recording with an External Microphone........................................................56Changing the Settings (1)Changing the Settings with the FUNC. Button ..............................................57List of Menu Items (FUNC.)...........................................................................58Setting the White Balance .............................................................................59Selecting an Image Effect..............................................................................61Using Digital Effects.......................................................................................62Changing the Settings (2)Changing the Settings with the MENU Button...............................................71