Precautions on Camcorder Care ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Quick Start .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Notes and Safety Instructions

Getting to Know Your Device

Features ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

Accessories Supplied with the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................................................ 16

Basic Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Front & Left View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Rear & Left View ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Rear & Right View ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Rear & Bottom View ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Remote Control ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

OSD (On Screen Display in REC / PLAY Modes) .................................................................................................................................................... 22

OSD (On Screen Display) in (Camera) Modes ........................................................................................................................................................ 23

Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On / Off ........................................................................................................................................................ 24

The Camcorder : Preparation

How to Use the Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Battery Installation for the Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................................... 25

Self Timer Recording using the Remote Control ................................................................................................................................................. 25

Adjusting the Hand Strap .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Hand strap ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Shoulder strap.........................................................................................................................................................................................................26

Connecting a Power Source ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Using the AC Power Adapter and the DC Cable ................................................................................................................................................ 27

Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Table of Continuous Recording Time Based on Model and Battery Type ......................................................................................................... 29

Battery Level Display ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 30

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