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    							 Getting to Know the Camcorder21
    Introduction
     Disc operationRecord,  Record pause, 
    Playback,  Playback pause, 
    Fast playback, 
    Fast reverse playback,
    Slow playback, 
    Slow reverse playback
     Remaining recording timeWhen there is no more disc space 
    available, “ END” will be displayed and 
    the recording will stop.
     Recording reminderThe camcorder counts from 1 to 10 
    seconds when you start recording. This is 
    helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
      Number of still images available on the 
    card/disc
     flashing in red: No card
    in green: 6 or more images
    in yellow: 1 to 5 images
    in red: No more images can be 
    recorded
    • When viewing the still images, the 
    display will always be in green.
    • will be displayed instead of   for 
    still images on the disc.
    • Depending on the recording conditions, 
    the number of available still images 
    displayed may not decrease even after a 
    recording has been made, or may 
    decrease by 2 still images at once.
    Card/Disc access display“ ” is displayed next to the number of 
    images available while the camcorder is 
    writing on the memory card or disc.
     Remaining batter y charge estimate
    • When “ ” starts flashing in red replace 
    the battery pack with a fully charged one.
    • When you attach an empty battery pack, 
    the power may turn off without displaying 
    “”.
    • Depending on the conditions under 
    which the camcorder and the battery pack 
    are used, the actual battery charge may 
    not be indicated accurately.
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    							22Getting to Know the Camcorder 
     Playing Movies (During Playback)
    Disc operation
    Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds)
    Scene number
    Data code ( 64)
     Viewing Still Images
    Image number ( 50)
    Current image / Total number of images 
     recorded on the card, 
     recorded on the disc
    Histogram ( 64)
    Image protection mark ( 75)
    Still image quality/size ( 59)
    Date and time of recording
    Recording program ( 52)
    Manual focus ( 56)
    Light metering mode* ( 61)
    Manual exposure ( 55)
    Image effect ( 58)
    Image size ( 59)
    File size
    Aperture value ( 53)
    Shutter speed ( 53)
    White balance ( 57)
    Flash* ( 64)
    *  only.
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    							 Getting Started
    Preparations
    23
    Preparations
    Getting Started
    Charging the Batter y Pack
    The camcorder can be powered with a 
    battery pack or directly using the compact 
    power adapter. Charge the battery pack 
    before use.
    1Turn off the camcorder.
    2Attach the battery pack to the 
    camcorder.
    • Open the LCD panel.
    • Slide in the connector end of the 
    battery in the direction of the arrow and 
    press it gently until it clicks.
    3Connect the power cord to the 
    compact power adapter.
    4Plug the power cord into a power 
    outlet.
    5Connect the compact power adapter 
    to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
    • The CHG (charge) indicator starts 
    flashing. The indicator will stay on 
    when the charging is completed.
    • You can also use the compact power 
    adapter without attaching a battery 
    pack.
    • When the compact power adapter is 
    connected, even if a battery is 
    attached its power will not be 
    consumed.
    ONCE THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED 
    1Disconnect the compact power 
    adapter from the camcorder.
    2Unplug the power cord from the 
    power outlet and the compact 
    power adapter.
    Getting Star ted
    BATT. switch
    BATT. switch
    DC IN terminal
    CHG 
    (charge)
    indicator
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    TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK 
    Slide down   to release the 
    battery pack, and pull out the battery 
    pack holding it from the ridge on its 
    bottom part.
    IMPORTANT
       Turn off the camcorder before connecting or 
    disconnecting the compact power adapter. After 
    you turn off the power switch to  , important 
    file allocation data is updated on the disc. Be 
    sure to wait until the LCD display is completely 
    off.
       You may hear some noise from the compact 
    power adapter during use. This is not a 
    malfunction.
       We recommend charging the battery pack in 
    temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F 
    and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 
    0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will 
    not start.
       Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN 
    terminal or to the compact power adapter any 
    electrical equipment that is not expressly 
    recommended for use with this camcorder.
       To prevent equipment breakdowns and 
    excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for 
    overseas travels or special power sources such 
    as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, 
    etc.
    NOTES
       The CHG (charge) indicator also serves as a 
    rough estimate of the battery charge status.
    Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
    Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over 
    50% charged.
    Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less 
    than 50% charged.
       The charging time will vary depending on the 
    surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s 
    initial charge condition. In cold places, the 
    effective usage time of the battery will 
    decrease.
       We recommend that you prepare battery 
    packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you 
    might need.
       
    U.S.A. and Canada only: The lithium 
    ion/polymer battery that powers this 
    product is recyclable. Please call 
    1-800-8-BATTERY for information 
    on how to recycle this battery.
    BATT.
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    Charging, Recording and Playback Times with the BP-208 Batter y Pack
    The recording and playback times given in following tables are approximate and vary 
    according to the charging, recording or playback conditions.
    * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, 
    power on/off.
    Batter y PackBP-208BP-214
    Charging Time160 min. 245 min.
    Maximum Recording 
    TimesRecording Mode
    XPSPLPXPSPLP
    Viewfinder  80 min. 95 min. 100 min. 135 min. 160 min. 165 min.
    LCD [NORMAL] 80 min. 90 min. 95 min. 135 min. 155 min. 160 min.
    LCD [BRIGHT] 75 min. 90 min. 95 min. 130 min. 150 min. 155 min.
    Typical Recording 
    Times*Recording Mode
    XPSPLPXPSPLP
    Viewfinder  50 min. 50 min. 50 min. 85 min. 90 min. 90 min.
    LCD [NORMAL] 45 min. 50 min. 50 min. 80 min. 85 min. 90 min.
    LCD [BRIGHT] 45 min. 50 min. 50 min. 80 min. 80 min. 85 min.
    Playback Times100 min. 115 min. 125 min. 170 min. 190 min. 210 min.
    Batter y PackBP-208
    Recording ModeXPSPLP
    Recording TimesMaximum Typical* Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical*
    Viewfinder  105 min. 60 min. 125 min. 60 min. 135 min. 65 min.
    LCD [NORMAL] 105 min. 60 min. 120 min. 60 min. 130 min. 65 min.
    LCD [BRIGHT] 100 min. 55 min. 115 min. 60 min. 125 min. 60 min.
    Playback Time135 min. 150 min. 165 min.
    Charging Time160 min.
    Batter y PackBP-208
    Recording ModeXPSPLP
    Recording TimesMaximum Typical* Maximum Typical* Maximum Typical*
    Viewfinder  115 min. 60 min. 135 min. 65 min. 145 min. 70 min.
    LCD [NORMAL] 110 min. 60 min. 125 min. 65 min. 140 min. 65 min.
    LCD [BRIGHT] 105 min. 60 min. 120 min. 60 min. 130 min. 65 min.
    Playback Time140 min. 165 min. 175 min.
    Charging Time160 min.
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    Inser ting and Removing a Disc
    Inserting the Disc
    POINTS TO CHECK
    1Move the power switch to ON to set 
    the camcorder in   mode.
    2Slide   fully in the direction of 
    the arrow and gently open the disc 
    cover completely until it stops.
    Retract the grip belt under the 
    camcorder so it will not get in the way 
    of the disc cover.
    3Insert the disc and press its center 
    firmly until it clicks in place.
    • Insert the disc with the recording side 
    facing down (single sided discs – label 
    side facing out).
    • Be careful not to touch the recording 
    surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
    4Close the disc cover.
    Do not force the cover closed if the 
    disc is not correctly inserted and firmly 
    set in place.
    WHEN USING DVD-R/DVD-R DL DISCS 
    You can start recording movies once the 
    record pause   indication appears.
    WHEN USING A DVD-RW 
    You need to initialize new discs before 
    you can start recording. The disc 
    initialization screen will appear when a 
    new DVD-RW is first inserted if the  /  
    switch is set to  . The disc initialization 
    screen will not appear when inserting a 
    disc already initialized. In that case, you 
    can start recording once the record pause 
     indication appears.
    Select ( ) the desired disc 
    specification and press ( ). For a 
    comparison between the [VIDEO] and 
    [VR] specifications, see How to select 
    a DVD disc (5).
    You will be asked to confirm the disc 
    specification you selected. Select ( ) 
    [YES] and press ( ) to continue, or 
    select [NO] and press ( ) to return 
    and select a different disc 
    specification.
    A confirmation message will appear 
    on the screen. Select ( ) [YES] and 
    press ( ) to start the disc 
    initialization.
    Use only 8 cm (3 in.) mini DVD discs 
    marked with the DVD-R   logo 
    (including DVD-R DL) or the DVD-RW 
     logo. Refer also to Recommended 
    Discs (6).
    Before inserting the disc be sure to check 
    that the recording surface is clean. If 
    necessary, use a soft lens-cleaning cloth to 
    remove any fingerprints, dirt buildup or 
    smudges from the disc surface.
    (12)
     Pick up lens
    OPEN
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    • The disc initialization will take 
    approximately one minute. Avoid 
    moving the camcorder while the 
    operation is in progress.
    • You can start recording movies once 
    the record pause   indication 
    appears.
    NOTES
    The process of recognizing a disc may take a 
    moment. The   display will move while the 
    disc is being read. Wait until the camcorder 
    finishes recognizing the disc before you start 
    recording.
    Removing the Disc
    1Slide   fully in the direction of 
    the arrow and gently open the disc 
    cover completely until it stops.
    • Do not subject the camcorder to 
    strong impacts while the DISC access 
    indicator is on or flashing.
    • Retract the grip belt under the 
    camcorder so it will not get in the way 
    of the disc cover.
    • It may take a moment after sliding 
     for the disc cover to open.
    2Grab the edge of the disc and gently 
    pull it out. 
    Be careful not to touch the recording 
    surface of the disc or the pick up lens.
    3Close the disc cover.
    IMPORTANT
    When you slide   after making a 
    recording, important file allocation data is 
    updated on the disc before the disc cover 
    opens. While the DISC access indicator is on or 
    flashing do not subject the camcorder to shocks 
    such as forcefully laying it on a table.
    OPEN
    OPEN
    OPEN
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    Inser ting and Removing a Memor y Card
    Only miniSD cards can be used with this 
    camcorder.
    1Turn off the camcorder.
    2Open the memory card slot cover.
    3Insert the memory card straight all 
    the way into the memory card slot.
    4Close the cover.Do not force the cover closed if the 
    memory card is not correctly inserted.
    TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD 
    First push the memory card once to 
    release it, and then pull the card out.
    IMPORTANT
       Make sure to initialize all memory cards 
    before using them with this camcorder ( 76).
       Memory cards have front and back sides that 
    are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory 
    card facing the wrong direction can cause a 
    malfunction of the camcorder.
    NOTES
    You may not be able to use certain types of 
    miniSD cards.
    Preparing the Camcorder
    1Turn on the camcorder.
     The lens cover will open 
    automatically.
    2 Move the lens cover 
    switch down to   to open the lens 
    cover.
    3Adjust the viewfinder.
    Keep the LCD panel closed to use the 
    viewfinder and adjust the dioptric 
    adjustment lever as necessary.
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    4Fasten the grip belt.
    Adjust the grip belt so that you can 
    reach the zoom lever with your index 
    finger, and the start/stop button with 
    your thumb.
    The Wireless Controller
    Inserting the Batter y
    (Lithium Button Batter y CR2025)
    1Press the tab in the direction of the 
    arrow and pull out the battery 
    holder.
    2Place the lithium button battery with 
    the + side facing up.
    3Insert the battery holder.
    Using the Wireless Controller
    Point the controller at the camcorder’s 
    remote sensor when you press the 
    buttons.
    NOTES
       The wireless controller may not work properly 
    when the remote sensor is situated under 
    strong light sources or direct sunlight.
       If the wireless controller does not work, check 
    that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [OFF  ] 
    ( 50). Otherwise, replace the battery.
    Ta b
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    Adjusting the LCD Screen
    Rotating the LCD Panel
    Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
    • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees 
    downward.
    • You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward 
    the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the 
    LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). 
    Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful 
    if you wish to include yourself when recording 
    with the self timer. This is the only case where 
    you can use the viewfinder and the LCD 
    screen simultaneously.
    LCD Backlight
    You can adjust the brightness of the LCD 
    screen to one of two levels.
    Keep   pressed down for more 
    than 2 seconds.
    Repeat this action to toggle between the 
    normal and bright settings.
    NOTES
       This setting does not affect the brightness of 
    the recording or the viewfinder screen.
       Using the bright setting will shorten the 
    effective usage time of the battery.
    180°
    90°
    180°
    Subject can monitor the LCD screen
    180°
    90°
    Subject can monitor the LCD screen 180°
    DISP.
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