8LSQT0974ContentsBefore usingQuick Guide ................................................... 10Accessories ................................................... 12Parts identification and handling.................... 12The one-touch free-style grip belt .................. 14Power supply ................................................. 15Charging time and recordable time................ 16Turning the Camcorder on............................. 16Setting date and time..................................... 17Using the LCD monitor .................................. 18Using the viewfinder ...................................... 18Quick Start ..................................................... 19Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 20Inserting/removing a card .............................. 20Selecting a mode ........................................... 21How to use the joystick .................................. 22Help mode ..................................................... 23Switching the language.................................. 24Using the menu screen.................................. 24Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 25Using the remote control................................ 26Record modeCheck before recording ................................. 28Recording on a tape ...................................... 29Recording check............................................ 30Blank search function .................................... 30Recording still pictures on a cardwhile recording image onto a tape .............. 30Recording still pictures onto a card(Photoshot) ................................................. 31Zoom in/out function ...................................... 32Recording yourself ........................................ 33Backlight compensation function ................... 33MagicPix functions ........................................ 34Soft skin mode............................................... 34Tele macro function....................................... 35Fade in/fade out function ............................... 35Wind noise reduction function ....................... 36Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS)....... 36Using the built-in flash ................................... 36Self-timer recording ....................................... 37Wide/4:3 function........................................... 38Optical image stabilizer function.................... 38RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot................. 39Recording in various situations(Scene mode) ............................................. 39Recording in natural colors(White balance)........................................... 40Manual focus adjustment .............................. 41Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment... 42