E-4ESPAÑOL ENGLISHContentsRead this first!................................................ 6Accessories.................................................... 6Operating precautions................................... 7Checking the system operations.................. 9Items to prepare................................................ 9Connect the AC power supply cord .................. 9Insert the Mini DV cassette tape....................... 9Turn on the camera ........................................ 10Start shooting.................................................. 10Check what you have shot (rec check)........... 11Eject the tape.................................................. 11Turn off the unit............................................... 12Disconnect the power cord ............................. 12Adjusting the hand strap............................. 13Attaching the shoulder strap ...................... 13Attaching the lens hood .............................. 14Attaching the lens-cap strap....................... 14Cassette tapes.............................................. 14Description of parts ..................................... 15Camera-recorder ............................................ 15Remote control ............................................... 18The remote control ...................................... 19Insert the battery............................................. 19Remote control setup...................................... 19The battery.................................................... 20Charging ......................................................... 20Attaching the battery....................................... 21Detaching the battery...................................... 21Viewfinder..................................................... 22Using the viewfinder ....................................... 22Using the LCD ................................................ 23Emphasizing outlines...................................... 23Adjusting the screen display ........................... 24Time data ...................................................... 25Setting the calendar........................................ 25Recharging the built-in battery........................ 26Setting user information.................................. 26Setting the time code ...................................... 27Specifying the time code (TC PRESET) ......... 28Regular shooting ........................................ 30Preparation and inspections ........................... 30Shooting in auto mode ................................... 30Shooting techniques for different targets .... 31Check what you have shot (rec check) .......... 31Finding specific scenes (image search) ......... 31Zoom .............................................................. 31Low-angle shooting ........................................ 32Self-portrait shooting ...................................... 32Zebra pattern.................................................. 32Marker ............................................................ 32ONE-SHOT recording .................................... 33Changing the image size................................ 33Optical Image Stabilizer ................................. 34Using the USER buttons ................................ 34Backlight compensation ................................. 34Index recording .............................................. 34Color bars....................................................... 34Adding effects to images................................ 34Backup recording ........................................... 35Switching to manual mode ............................. 35Adjusting the volume while shooting .............. 35Shooting in progressive mode .................. 36Focus ........................................................... 37Adjusting the shutter speed ...................... 38Slow shutter mode ......................................... 39Synchro scan ................................................. 39Adjusting the white balance ...................... 40White balance adjustments ............................ 40Using presets ................................................. 41Black balance adjustments ............................ 41Auto Tracking White (ATW) ........................... 41Adjusting Iris, Gain, and Light Intensity ... 42Iris adjustments .............................................. 42Adjusting the gain........................................... 42Light intensity adjustments ............................. 42Switching Audio Input ................................ 43Using the built-in microphone......................... 43Using another microphone and audioequipment .................................................. 43Adjusting the recording level .......................... 43Using scene files......................................... 44Changing scene file settings .......................... 44Transferring scene files ............................. 46Before useDescription of partsPreparationShooting