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... Setting the Date and Time 27 Basic Functions Recording Shooting Video 28 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide 11 About the Power Switch 12 About the Operating Modes 12 ...Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Disc 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu 36 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 39 Still Image Operations...
... Setting the Date and Time 27 Basic Functions Recording Shooting Video 28 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of contents Introduction How to select a DVD disc 5 About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide 11 About the Power Switch 12 About the Operating Modes 12 ...Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Disc 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu 36 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc 39 Still Image Operations...
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16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view Bottom view PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 12) Joystick ( 11) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 12) LCD screen ( 24) (fast reverse) button ( 33) / Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 31) (fast forward) button ( 33) / Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 31) / (play/pause)...) indicator ( 20) Start/stop button ( 28) Power switch ( 12) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 22) Grip belt ( 23) Mode switch ( 43) Zoom lever ( 31) PHOTO button ( 30) Speaker ( 33) Tripod socket ( 29) Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a...
16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view Bottom view PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 12) Joystick ( 11) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 12) LCD screen ( 24) (fast reverse) button ( 33) / Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 31) (fast forward) button ( 33) / Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 31) / (play/pause)...) indicator ( 20) Start/stop button ( 28) Power switch ( 12) OPEN (disc cover) switch ( 22) Grip belt ( 23) Mode switch ( 43) Zoom lever ( 31) PHOTO button ( 30) Speaker ( 33) Tripod socket ( 29) Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a...
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... Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effects ( 52) Recording mode ( 36) Self timer ( 52) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ...Recording reminder Wind screen off ( 38) Level marker ( 40) Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 46) Still image quality/size ( 49) Number of still images available on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate AF frame ( 50) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) ...
... Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Operating mode ( 12) Recording program ( 43) White balance ( 47) Image effect ( 48) Digital effects ( 52) Recording mode ( 36) Self timer ( 52) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Disc specification (VIDEO mode, VR mode) ...Recording reminder Wind screen off ( 38) Level marker ( 40) Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 46) Still image quality/size ( 49) Number of still images available on the disc Remaining battery charge estimate AF frame ( 50) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) ...
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... reach the zoom lever with your thumb. Removing the Disc IMPORTANT When you start /stop button with your index finger, and the start recording. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc cover. • It may take approximately one minute. Preparing the Camcorder Preparations 1 ... indicator is on the disc before you slide OPEN after sliding OPEN for the disc cover to open the disc cover completely until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before the disc cover opens. NOTES The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment after making a recording...
... reach the zoom lever with your thumb. Removing the Disc IMPORTANT When you start /stop button with your index finger, and the start recording. Be careful not to touch the recording surface of the disc cover. • It may take approximately one minute. Preparing the Camcorder Preparations 1 ... indicator is on the disc before you slide OPEN after sliding OPEN for the disc cover to open the disc cover completely until the camcorder finishes recognizing the disc before the disc cover opens. NOTES The process of recognizing a disc may take a moment after making a recording...
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...If you are using a tripod: Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as necessary. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with [IMG STAB] set to AUTO, only one joystick guide... [ OFF] to record movies in fidgety, jittery scenes. Recording 29 Basic Functions When using a DVD-RW disc, you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as...may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use of fast zooms and panning can select the aspect ratio of your recording to get a calm, stable picture....
...If you are using a tripod: Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as necessary. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use tripods with [IMG STAB] set to AUTO, only one joystick guide... [ OFF] to record movies in fidgety, jittery scenes. Recording 29 Basic Functions When using a DVD-RW disc, you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as...may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use of fast zooms and panning can select the aspect ratio of your recording to get a calm, stable picture....
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.... 1 second. When you press QUICK START instead of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that the camcorder is ready in the record pause mode. Basic Functions Zoom in 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward T to zoom in .). 1 Press QUICK START firmly. • The standby lamp... goes on a subject as close as the camcorder completes some preparations. You can focus on to the subject. Keep at ...
.... 1 second. When you press QUICK START instead of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that the camcorder is ready in the record pause mode. Basic Functions Zoom in 35x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward T to zoom in .). 1 Press QUICK START firmly. • The standby lamp... goes on a subject as close as the camcorder completes some preparations. You can focus on to the subject. Keep at ...
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... returns to full wide angle W. Zoom position returns to automatic exposure. - To restore the power if the camcorder shut off, slide the power switch toward MODE. - Slide the power switch toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode. DURING PLAYBACK 5...camcorder consumes only half the power used in record pause mode. The green PLAY indicator will shut off with the selection frame on . 2 Move the / switch to record pause mode. - The scene index screen appears with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 41). Open the disc compartment cover. - Change the position of a DVD...
... returns to full wide angle W. Zoom position returns to automatic exposure. - To restore the power if the camcorder shut off, slide the power switch toward MODE. - Slide the power switch toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode. DURING PLAYBACK 5...camcorder consumes only half the power used in record pause mode. The green PLAY indicator will shut off with the selection frame on . 2 Move the / switch to record pause mode. - The scene index screen appears with the [ STANDBY OFF] setting ( 41). Open the disc compartment cover. - Change the position of a DVD...
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... Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ SLIDESHOW] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [START] and press ( ). • Images are played back one . Do not subject the camcorder to run quickly through the still images. TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) and hold it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward W to...disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of images selected. The index screen closes and the selected image is on screen, and when the DISC access indicator is displayed. Move the zoom 1 If the joystick guide does not appear...
... Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ SLIDESHOW] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [START] and press ( ). • Images are played back one . Do not subject the camcorder to run quickly through the still images. TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) and hold it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward W to...disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of images selected. The index screen closes and the selected image is on screen, and when the DISC access indicator is displayed. Move the zoom 1 If the joystick guide does not appear...
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...Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER Disc type: • VR mode Move a scene in places with insufficient lighting. If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still images). The camcorder uses shutter speeds down ... from the original index screen. Mode switch: AUTO or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to the playlist. Menu Options Lists 37 Still image size/quality ( 49) CONVERT TO SCENE ( 60) Size: [L...
...Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER Disc type: • VR mode Move a scene in places with insufficient lighting. If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to 1/30 (1/15 when recording still images). The camcorder uses shutter speeds down ... from the original index screen. Mode switch: AUTO or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to the playlist. Menu Options Lists 37 Still image size/quality ( 49) CONVERT TO SCENE ( 60) Size: [L...
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...stabilizer to [ VARIABLE] the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for a normal degree of the zoom indicator: Optical Digital Zoom Zoom Zoom Indicator White Light blue Dark blue DC210 35x 35x - 105x 105x 1000x The digital zoom cannot be effective when using ...], [ 105x], [ 1000x] Determines the operation of wind when recording outdoors. When activated, the camcorder will deteriorate the more you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the slowest. [ ON], [ OFF] SELF TIMER [ ON ], [ OFF] ...
...stabilizer to [ VARIABLE] the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly for a normal degree of the zoom indicator: Optical Digital Zoom Zoom Zoom Indicator White Light blue Dark blue DC210 35x 35x - 105x 105x 1000x The digital zoom cannot be effective when using ...], [ 105x], [ 1000x] Determines the operation of wind when recording outdoors. When activated, the camcorder will deteriorate the more you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the slowest. [ ON], [ OFF] SELF TIMER [ ON ], [ OFF] ...
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... bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. Icon of the background increases the more you zoom in shaded places. Picture quality may appear on screen only the denominator is displayed - Desired option NOTES Do not change abruptly. [ ... during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the currently selected Recording Program Last icon on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. The subject may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually....
... bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. Icon of the background increases the more you zoom in shaded places. Picture quality may appear on screen only the denominator is displayed - Desired option NOTES Do not change abruptly. [ ... during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the currently selected Recording Program Last icon on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. The subject may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually....
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... or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Mode switch: P (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Adjust the zoom before you can manually adjust the exposure. Through wet windows EXP Night Scenes NEXT 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press (...image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure. To correct this, you start the procedure. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well...
... or without vertical lines Fast Moving Subjects Mode switch: P (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Adjust the zoom before you can manually adjust the exposure. Through wet windows EXP Night Scenes NEXT 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press (...image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to automatic exposure. To correct this, you start the procedure. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well...
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... procedure. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Adjust the zoom before you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ) during infinity focus, changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to autofocus. Advanced Functions NEXT 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display...
... procedure. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Adjust the zoom before you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ) during infinity focus, changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to autofocus. Advanced Functions NEXT 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display...
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...effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with [ AUTO]. - Depending on . The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn off the digital zoom. Subjects in the following cases: - FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. When the adjustment is completed, stops... a more complimentary appearance. 48 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it off. Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes. - Custom white balance may lack in detail....
...effects to change the color saturation and contrast to record images with [ AUTO]. - Depending on . The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn off the digital zoom. Subjects in the following cases: - FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. When the adjustment is completed, stops... a more complimentary appearance. 48 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it off. Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes. - Custom white balance may lack in detail....
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... (recording program 44 Photomovie scene 60 Playback - General Information 81 Index 16:9 aspect ratio 29 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus 50 A Abroad, using the camcorder 75 Auto (recording program 43 Auto slow shutter 37 Autofocus (AF 50 AV terminal 64 B Battery pack, charging 20 Battery pack, remaining charge 18...to a TV/VCR 64 D Data code 50 Date and time 27 Daylight saving time 26 Digital effects 52 Digital zoom 38 Disc title 58 Disc types (DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 5 E Erasing still images 59 Error messages 70 F File numbers 41 Finalizing the disc 61 Fireworks (recording program...
... (recording program 44 Photomovie scene 60 Playback - General Information 81 Index 16:9 aspect ratio 29 9 Point AiAF (Autofocus 50 A Abroad, using the camcorder 75 Auto (recording program 43 Auto slow shutter 37 Autofocus (AF 50 AV terminal 64 B Battery pack, charging 20 Battery pack, remaining charge 18...to a TV/VCR 64 D Data code 50 Date and time 27 Daylight saving time 26 Digital effects 52 Digital zoom 38 Disc title 58 Disc types (DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 5 E Erasing still images 59 Error messages 70 F File numbers 41 Finalizing the disc 61 Fireworks (recording program...