Sony Handycam HDR-FX7 Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents

9Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................3Read this first ...........................................................................................5Trying out the new HDV format! .............................................................12Features of this camcorder .....................................................................13Handy Functions for Recording ..............................................................14Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ...........................................15Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................16Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .....................................17Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................18Step 4:Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ......21Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................22Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................24Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................26Recording ...............................................................................................28Playback .................................................................................................31Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................33Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 33Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 34Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS............................................................ 35Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)......................................... 38Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 39Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................42Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity) .................................... 43Recording an index signal .................................................................. 44Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 44Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording(End search) ....................................................................................... 44Using the Shot transition .................................................................... 45Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................47Changing the screen .......................................................................... 47Enjoying pictures with high definition qualityGetting StartedRecording/PlaybackContinued ,