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DCR-PC53E/PC55E 2-548-726-11(1)
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Checking supplied items ...............................................................7
Step 2: Charging the battery pack .............................................................8
Step 3: Turning the power on and holding your camcorder firmly ...........12
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD panel .............................................................13
Step 5: Using the touch panel .................................................................14
Changing the language setting .....................................................................14
Checking the screen indicators (Display guide) ...........................................14
Step 6: Setting the date and time ............................................................15
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ....................................16
Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback with ease (Easy Handycam) ...................................18
Recording ................................................................................................20
Playback ..................................................................................................21
Functions used for recording/playback, etc. ............................................22
Recording
To use zoom
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects
To adjust the focus for an off center subject (SPOT FOCUS)
To fix the exposure for the selected subject (Flexible spot meter)
To record in mirror mode
To use a tripod
Playback
Viewing pictures with motion effects (SLIDE SHOW PLUS)
To use PB zoom
Recording/playback
To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)
To turn off the operation confirmation beep (BEEP)
To use special effects
To initialize the settings (RESET)
Other part names and functions
Indicators displayed during recording/playback .......................................26
Searching for the starting point ...............................................................29
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(END SEARCH) ..............................................................................................29
Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH) .............................................................29
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review) .........................29
