Table Of Contents - Sony Handycam 2-887-515-14(1) Operating Manual

Table of Contents

Read this first ........................................................................................... 2
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
Trying out the new HDV format! ............................................................... 9
Features of this camcorder .................................................................... 10
Handy Functions for Recording ............................................................. 11
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ........................................... 12
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................ 13
Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .................................... 14
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ......................................................... 15
Step 4:Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ...... 18
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder .................................... 19
Step 6: Setting the date and time ........................................................... 21
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a "Memory Stick Duo" .................................. 23
Recording/Playback
Recording ............................................................................................... 25
Playback ................................................................................................ 28
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings ............................ 30
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons ..................................... 39
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ............................... 44
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Changing the language setting........................................................... 22
Adjusting the zoom.............................................................................. 30
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 31
Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS ............................................................ 32
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)......................................... 35
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 36
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity)..................................... 40
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 41
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 41
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search)........................................................................................ 41
Using the Shot transition .................................................................... 42
Changing the screen........................................................................... 44
Displaying the settings in your camcorder (Status check) ................. 44