SERVICE NOTE
1. Power Supply During Repairs ................................................ 5
1. Self-diagnosis Function ........................................................... 6
Using this Manual ..................................................................... 1-1
Checking Supplied Accessories ................................................. 1-1
Installing and Charging the Battery Pack .................................. 1-1
Inserting a Cassette .................................................................... 1-3
Camera Recording ..................................................................... 1-3
Hints for Better Shooting .......................................................... 1-5
Checking the Recorded Picture ................................................. 1-5
Playing Back a Tape .................................................................. 1-6
Searching for the End of the Picture .......................................... 1-7
Using Alternative Power Sources .............................................. 1-7
Changing the Mode Settings ..................................................... 1-7
Shooting with Backlighting ....................................................... 1-9
Using the FADER Function ....................................................... 1-9
Shooting in the Dark (NightShot) ........................................... 1-10
Using the Wide Mode Function ............................................... 1-10
Using the PROGRAM AE Function ........................................ 1-11
Focusing Manually .................................................................. 1-11
Enjoying Picture Effect ........................................................... 1-12
Adjusting the Exposure ........................................................... 1-12
Superimposing a Title .............................................................. 1-13
Making your own Titles ........................................................... 1-13
Recording with the Date/Time ................................................ 1-14
Optimizing the Recording Condition ...................................... 1-14
Using the Built-in Light .......................................................... 1-14
Releasing the STEADYSHOT Function ................................. 1-15
Watching on a TV Screen ........................................................ 1-15
Editing onto Another Tape ....................................................... 1-16
Changing the Lithium Battery in the Camcoder ...................... 1-16
Resetting the Date and Time ................................................... 1-16
Simple Setting of Clock by Time Difference .......................... 1-17
Usable Cassettes and Playback Modes .................................... 1-17
Tips for Using the Battery Pack .............................................. 1-17
Maintenance Information and Precautions .............................. 1-18
Using your Camcorder Abroad ................................................ 1-20
Trouble Check ......................................................................... 1-20
Self-Diagnosis Display ............................................................ 1-22
Identifying the Parts ................................................................ 1-22
Warning Indicators .................................................................. 1-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2-3. Removal of VF-99 Board and
PJ-90/91 Boards ............................................................... 2-5
3-7. LCD Block Diagram (TRV series) ..................................... 3-23
3-8. Color EVF Block Diagram (Color EVF model) ............ 3-26
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