7LSQT1284ContentsAccessories ..................................................... 8Quick Guide ..................................................... 8Before usingParts identification and handling.................... 10How to remove the Sensor tag(for U.S.A. only)........................................... 11The grip belt................................................... 12Using the lens cover ...................................... 12Power supply ................................................. 12Charging time and recordable time................ 13Selecting a mode(Turning the Camcorder on/off)................... 14Setting date and time..................................... 15Using the LCD monitor .................................. 16Using the viewfinder ...................................... 16Quick Start ..................................................... 17Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 18How to use the joystick .................................. 19Help mode ..................................................... 20Language selection........................................ 20Using the menu screen.................................. 20Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 21Recording with the built-in LED video light .... 22Record modeCheck before recording ................................. 23Recording on a tape ...................................... 24Recording check ............................................ 25Blank search function .................................... 25Recording a still picture on a tape(Photoshot).................................................. 26Zoom in/out function ...................................... 26Recording yourself......................................... 27Backlight compensation function ................... 27MagicPix function........................................... 28Soft skin mode ............................................... 28Fade in/fade out function ............................... 29Wind noise reduction function........................ 29Aspect ratio.................................................... 30Optical image stabilizer function .................... 30Guideline function .......................................... 30Auto slow shutter mode ................................. 31Recording in various situations(Scene mode).............................................. 32Recording in natural colors(White balance) ........................................... 33Manual focus adjustment............................... 33Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 34Playback modePlaying back tape .......................................... 35Frame-by-frame playback ............................. 36Playback on TV ............................................. 36Edit modeCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR(Dubbing) .................................................... 37Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording(Digital Dubbing) ......................................... 38PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable .... 39Using on Macintosh....................................... 39Notes ............................................................. 39MenuMenu list ........................................................ 40Menus related to recording............................ 41Menus related to playback ............................ 41Other menus.................................................. 41OthersIndications ..................................................... 42Warning/alarm indications ............................. 42Functions that cannot be usedsimultaneously ............................................ 43Before requesting repair(Problems and solutions) ............................ 44Cautions for Use............................................ 46Explanation of terms...................................... 49Specifications ................................................ 50Camcorder Accessory System ...................... 51Camcorder Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers) ................................. 52Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 53Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)........ 54Customer Services Directory......................... 55Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ............ 56Index.............................................................. 57Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido............... 58