Table Of Contents - Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 Operating Manual

Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................. 3
Read this first ........................................................................................... 5
Trying out the new HDV format! ............................................................. 12
Features of this camcorder ..................................................................... 13
Handy Functions for Recording .............................................................. 14
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ........................................... 15
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 16
Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover ..................................... 17
Step 3: Charging the battery pack .......................................................... 18
Step 4: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ..... 21
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... 22
Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 24
Changing the language setting .......................................................... 25
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" .................................. 26
Recording ............................................................................................... 28
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings ............................. 31
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 31
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 32
Adjusting the image brightness .......................................................... 33
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance) ......................................... 36
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 37
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 42
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons ..................................... 44
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 45
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) .............. 45
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) ....................................................................................... 45
Using the Shot transition .................................................................... 46
Playback ................................................................................................. 49
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