6LSQT0860ContentsBefore usingQuick Guide ..................................................... 8Accessories ................................................... 10Parts identification and handling.................... 10Fitting the lens cap......................................... 12The one-touch free-style grip belt .................. 12Using the LCD monitor .................................. 13Using the viewfinder ...................................... 13Power supply ................................................. 14Charging time and recordable time................ 15Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 15Inserting/removing a card .............................. 16Turning the Camcorder on............................. 17Selecting a mode ........................................... 17How to use the joystick .................................. 18Switching the language.................................. 19Using the menu screen.................................. 19Setting date and time..................................... 20Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 21Using the remote control................................ 22Record modeCheck before recording ................................. 24Recording on a tape ...................................... 25Recording still pictures on a card whilerecording image onto a tape ....................... 26Check the recording ...................................... 26Blank search function .................................... 26Recording still pictures onto a card(Photoshot) ................................................. 26Zoom in/out function ...................................... 27Recording yourself ........................................ 28Quick start ..................................................... 29Backlight compensation function ................... 29MagicPix functions ........................................ 30Soft skin mode............................................... 30Tele-macro function....................................... 31Fade in/fade out function ............................... 31Wind noise reduction function ....................... 31Self-timer recording ....................................... 32Recording images for wide-screen TVs ........ 32Image stabilizer function................................ 32RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot................. 33Recording in various situations(Scene mode) ............................................. 33Recording in natural colors(White balance)........................................... 34Manual focus adjustment .............................. 35Manual shutter speed/apertureadjustment .................................................. 36