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Question posted by jim52399 on September 18th, 2012

How Do I Set The Black Fade To Be Permanent When I Start End Recording?

I found how to set the black fade (or white fade), but it only fades in when starting to record, but does not fade out when ending recording. I need to know how to make both of these permanent and not lost when I power off.

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... as at the sun. About changing the language setting  The on the LCD screen. Change the...Power cord (Mains lead) (1)  A/V connecting cable (1)   USB connection support cable (1)   Attach this camcorder. Using the camcorder  Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not affect the recording in any way. Black points White...
Handycam® Handbook - Page 4

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 9

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 10

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 15

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Handycam® Handbook - Page 72

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Operating Guide - Page 12

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