Basic OperationsCheck List for the Standard Accessories. 5Controls and Functions . 6Using the Remote Controller. 8Using the AC Adaptor as a Power SupplyUnit. 10Watching the Picture on a TV Set_..._10Charging the Battery Pack.’ 72Attaching the Charged Battery Pack.* * ’ * 12Powering the Movie Camera ON/OFF ...... 14Inserting a Video Cassette.’ 14Adjusting the Viewfinder .’ ’' 14Setting the Date and Time.* * ’ 75inserting and Deleting the Date and Time.16Starting Recording.18Making the Subject Larger or Smaller DuringRecording (Zooming).18Using the Tape Counter Indication .20Using the Memory Function.20Confirming the Remaining Tape Time.20Quick Reference Guide to the indicationsin the Viewfinder.22Playing Back on the Viewfinder or a TV_26Rewinding or Fast-Forwarding the Tape.26Using the Cue, Review and Still PlaybackFunctions During Norma! Playback .26Playing Back on a VCR, Using the SuppliedCassette Adaptor.Advanced OperationsRecording in the Auto Focus Mode.30Recording in the Manual Focus Mode.30Recording with Automatic White BalanceAdjustment.Recording with Manual White BalanceAdjustment.Recording Fast-Moving Subjects.38Making Subjects Stand out Sharply from theBackground . 33Recording Dark Scenes More Brightly.38Recording Backlit Scenes .*'* 40Fading In the Picture and Sound..'' ’ 40Fading Out the Picture and Sound.* ’ ’ ’ 40Digital Gain-up Function.42Digital Strobe Function.42Digital Zoom Function ...' ’ 42Digital Wipe Function..44Super Image Stabilizer Function.* *. 44Digital Fade Function.4@Recording a Still Picture for 5 Seconds(Snapshot) ..Checking the End of a Recorded Scene .. 48Locating a Point Where You Wish to Adda New Scene..Eliminating Picture Distortions by Adjusting theTracking ..Using the Power Save Functions.50Options/EditingUsing the Car Battery Cord (Optional).52Editing a Previously Recorded Tape .52Optional Accessories.54Attaching the Filter (Optional).. 55Misceifaneous/Care of UnitAdjusting the Length of the Grip Belt ...Attaching the Shoulder StrapStorage..56.5656Cleaning the Viewfinder . .57Preventing Accidental Erasure ofRecordings . .57Lighting. 56Standard Values of Brightness .58Before Requesting Sen/ice . .59Cautions. 61Condensation. filIndex . coSpecifications. . --643 'ndeX ■ c“unnTS/ ■ Options/Editing Hj Advanced Operations H Basic Operations