8LSQT0862ContentsBefore usingQuick Guide ................................................... 10Accessories ................................................... 12Parts identification and handling.................... 12Fitting the lens cap......................................... 14The one-touch free-style grip belt .................. 15Using the LCD monitor .................................. 15Using the viewfinder ...................................... 16Power supply ................................................. 16Charging time and recordable time................ 17Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 18Inserting/removing a card .............................. 19Turning the Camcorder on............................. 20Selecting a mode ........................................... 20How to use the joystick .................................. 20Switching the language.................................. 21Using the menu screen.................................. 22Setting date and time..................................... 23Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 23Using the remote control................................ 24Magic Wire Remote Control with NarrationMic............................................................... 26Record modeCheck before recording ................................. 27Recording on a tape ...................................... 28Recording still pictures on a card whilerecording image onto a tape ....................... 29Check the recording ...................................... 29Blank search function .................................... 29Recording still pictures onto a card(Photoshot) ................................................. 30Zoom in/out function ...................................... 31Recording yourself ........................................ 32Quick start ..................................................... 32Backlight compensation function ................... 33MagicPix functions ........................................ 33Soft skin mode............................................... 33Tele-macro function....................................... 34Fade in/fade out function ............................... 34Wind noise reduction function ....................... 34Using the built-in flash ................................... 35Self-timer recording ....................................... 36Recording images for wide-screen TVs ........ 36Optical image stabilizer function.................... 36RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot................. 37Recording in various situations(Scene mode) ............................................. 37Recording in natural colors(White balance)........................................... 38Manual focus adjustment .............................. 39Manual shutter speed/apertureadjustment .................................................. 40