51. Introduction 9About this Manual 9Conventions Used in this Manual 9Supplied Accessories 11Names of Parts 12Camcorder 12Handle Unit 17WL-D89 Wireless Controller 182. Preparations 19Preparing the Power Supply 19Using a Battery Pack 19Preparing the Camcorder 22Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 22Attaching the Handle Unit 22Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap 23Using the Viewfinder 24Using the LCD Screen 24Adjusting the Grip Belt and Using Straps 25Wireless Controller 26Using a Tripod 27Basic Operation of the Camcorder 28Turning the Camcorder On and Off 28Changing the Camcorder's Operating Mode 29Using the MENU Button and Joystick 29Date, Time and Language Settings 30Setting the Date and Time 30Changing the Language 31Changing the Time Zone 31Using SD Cards 32Compatible SD Cards 32Inserting and Removing an SD Card 33Initializing an SD Card 34Selecting the SD Card for Recordings 34Using the Menus 35FUNC Menu 35Setup Menus 363. Recording 39Recording Video and Photos 39Preparing to Record 39Basic Recording 40Reviewing the Latest Clip Recorded 41Using the Fan 42Onscreen Displays 42Video Configuration: Resolution, Bit Rate andFrame Rate 46Selecting Internal Recording 46Selecting the Resolution and Bit Rate 46Selecting the Frame Rate 46Dual Recording and Relay Recording 47Slow & Fast Motion Recording 48Adjusting the Focus 49Manual Focus 49AF-Boosted MF 52Continuous AF 53Changing the AF Frame Size 53Face Detection & Tracking 54Zooming 56Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 56Using the Zoom Rockers 57Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or anOptional Remote Controller 59Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 59Digital Tele-Converter 60Image Stabilization 61Dynamic IS or Standard IS 61Powered IS 61Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 63Shooting Modes 64Programmed AE (’) 64Shutter Priority AE (‚) 64Aperture Priority AE (“) 65Manual Exposure (n) 65Special Scene Modes 66Adjusting the Exposure 67Exposure Lock (AE Lock) 67Touch Exposure 67Exposure Compensation 68Backlight Correction 68Zebra Pattern 69ND Filter 70Table of Contents
