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Self-diagnosis function .................................................... 6
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1. GENERAL
Using this manual ...................................................................... 1-1
Checking supplied accessories .................................................. 1-1
Installing and Charging the battery pack ...................................1-1
Inserting a cassette .....................................................................1-3
Camera recording ...................................................................... 1-3
Hints for better Shooting ...........................................................1-4
Checking the recorded picture ...................................................1-5
Playing back a tape .................................................................... 1-5
Searching for the end of the picture .......................................... 1-6
Using alternative power sources ................................................ 1-6
Changing the mode settings ...................................................... 1-7
Shooting with backlighting .......................................................1-8
Using the FADER function .......................................................1-8
Shooting in the dark (NightShot) .............................................. 1-9
Using the wide mode function ...................................................1-9
Using the PROGRAM AE function .........................................1-10
Focusing manually ...................................................................1-10
Enjoying picture effect ............................................................ 1-11
Adjusting the exposure ............................................................ 1-11
Superimposing a title ...............................................................1-12
Making your own titles ............................................................ 1-12
Recording with the date/time ...................................................1-12
Optimizing the recording condition .........................................1-13
Releasing the STEADY SHOT function .................................1-13
Watching on a TV screen .........................................................1-13
Editing onto another tape .........................................................1-14
Recording from a VCR or TV .................................................1-14
Charging the lithium battery in the camcoder .........................1-14
Resetting the date and time ...................................................... 1-15
Simple setting of clock by time difference .............................. 1-15
Usable cassettes and playback modes .....................................1-15
Tips for using the battery pack ................................................ 1-16
Maintenance information and precautions .............................. 1-16
Using your camcorder abroad .................................................1-18
Self-diagnosis display .............................................................. 1-18
Identifying the parts .................................................................1-18
Warning Indicators .................................................................. 1-20
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(MF-8500) (B/W) ............................................................. 2-3
3-3. VTR/Camera Control Block Diagram ............................. 3-9
3-7. LCD (S Type) Block Diagram ........................................... 3-23
3-8. LCD (C Type) Block Diagram ........................................... 3-26
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