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Before you begin
Using this manual ·································································· 1-1
Checking supplied accessories ·············································· 1-1
Getting started
Charging and installing the battery pack ······························· 1-2
Inserting a cassette ································································· 1-3
Basic operations
Camera recording ··································································· 1-3
Hints for better shooting ························································ 1-5
Checking the recorded picture ··············································· 1-6
Playing back a tape ································································ 1-6
Searching for the end of the picture ······································· 1-7
Advanced operations
Using alternative power sources ············································ 1-7
Changing the mode setting ···················································· 1-8
Photo recording ······································································ 1-9
Using the FADER function ·················································· 1-10
Using the wide mode function ············································· 1-11
Enjoying picture effect ························································· 1-11
Superimposing a still picture on a moving picture ·············· 1-11
Recording still pictures successively ··································· 1-12
Replacing a brighter portion of a still picture with a
moving picture ····································································· 1-12
Adding an incidental image to pictures ······························· 1-12
Using slow shutter ······························································· 1-13
Adding an old movie type atmosphere to pictures ·············· 1-13
Shooting with backlighting ·················································· 1-13
Adjusting the exposure ························································ 1-13
Adjusting the white balance ················································· 1-14
Using the PROGRAM AE function ····································· 1-14
Focusing manually ······························································· 1-14
Releasing the STEADYSHOT function ······························ 1-15
Superimposing a title ··························································· 1-15
Making a custom title ·························································· 1-16
Labeling a cassette ······························································· 1-17
Watching on a TV screen ····················································· 1-17
Enjoying digital effect during playback ······························· 1-17
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape
with date - date search ························································· 1-18
Searching the boundaries of recorded tape
with title - title search ·························································· 1-18
Searching for a photo - photo search/photo scan ················· 1-19
Returning to a preregistered position ··································· 1-20
Displaying recording data - data code function ··················· 1-20
Editing onto another tape ····················································· 1-20
Replacing recording on a tape - insert editing ····················· 1-21
Audio dubbing ····································································· 1-21
Additional information
Usable cassettes and playback modes ·································· 1-22
Resetting the date and time ·················································· 1-23
Simple setting of clock by time difference ·························· 1-23
Tips for using the battery pack ············································ 1-23
Maintenance information and precautions ··························· 1-24
Using your camcorder abroad ·············································· 1-26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Trouble check ······································································ 1-26
Self-diagnosis function ························································ 1-27
Identifying the parts ····························································· 1-28
Warning indicators ······························································· 1-30
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2-1. Cabinet (L) Assembly, Cabinet (R) Assembly ················ 2-1
2-6. CD-203 Board ································································· 2-5
2-7. VF-125 Board ·································································· 2-5
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• CD-203 (CCD Imager) Printed Wiring Board ············· 4-7
• CD-203 (CCD Imager) Schematic Diagram ··············· 4-9
• VC-210 (Camera Process, Mecha SP Control,
Blocking, Camera Hi Control, Audio Processor,
EVF Driver, DC/DC Converter, Line Out Amp)
• VC-210 (Camera Process)(1/8)
• VC-210 (Mecha SP Control)(2/8)
• VC-210 (Blocking)(3/8)
• VC-210 (Camera Hi Control)(4/8)
• PR-31 (Panel SW) Printed Wiring Board ·················· 4-34
• VC-210 (Audio Processor)(5/8)
• VF-125 (Back-Light Driver)
• Control Switch Block (FK-4780)
• TB-37 (Battery Terminal) Printed Wiring Board ······· 4-71
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Schematic Diagram ······································· 4-19
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