SERVICE NOTE
1. Power Supply During Repairs ................................................ 5
1. Self-diagnosis function ............................................................ 6
Using this manual ...................................................................... 1-1
Checking supplied accessories .................................................. 1-1
Installing and Charging the battery pack ................................... 1-1
Inserting a cassette ..................................................................... 1-2
Camera recording ...................................................................... 1-2
Hints for better Shooting ........................................................... 1-4
Checking the recorded picture ................................................... 1-4
Playing back a tape .................................................................... 1-5
Searching for the end of the picture .......................................... 1-5
Using alternative power sources ................................................ 1-6
Changing the mode settings ...................................................... 1-6
Shooting with backlighting ....................................................... 1-7
Using the FADER function ....................................................... 1-7
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .............................................. 1-8
Using the wide mode function ................................................... 1-8
Using the PROGRAM AE function ........................................... 1-9
Focusing manually ..................................................................... 1-9
Enjoying picture effect ............................................................ 1-10
Adjusting the exposure ............................................................ 1-10
Superimposing a title ............................................................... 1-11
Making your own titles ............................................................ 1-11
Recording with the date/time ................................................... 1-11
Optimizing the recording condition ......................................... 1-12
Using the built-in light ............................................................. 1-12
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function .................................. 1-12
Watching on a TV screen ......................................................... 1-13
Editing onto another tape ......................................................... 1-13
Changing the lithium battery in the camcoder ........................ 1-13
Resetting the date and time ...................................................... 1-14
Simple setting of clock by time difference .............................. 1-14
Usable cassettes and playback modes ..................................... 1-14
Tips for using the battery pack ................................................ 1-15
Maintenance information and precautions .............................. 1-15
Using your camcorder abroad ................................................. 1-17
Truoble check .......................................................................... 1-17
Self-diagnosis display .............................................................. 1-18
Identifying the parts ................................................................. 1-18
Warning Indicators .................................................................. 1-20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2-3. Removal of VF-99 Board and
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