User ManualTable of ContentsRead this first2Getting Started7Step 1: Checking supplied items7Step 2: Charging the battery pack8Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time12Changing the language setting12Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording13Step 5: Inserting a Cassette14Recording/Playback15Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam)15Recording17Zooming18Recording in dark places (NightShot plus)18Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects19Recording in mirror mode19Playback20Using the guide functions (USAGE GUIDE)21Searching for the starting point22Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording (END SEARCH)22Searching manually (EDIT SEARCH)22Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review)22Playing the picture on a TV24Using the Menu26Using the menu items26Operation button items27Menu items34MANUAL SET menu35- P EFFECT35CAMERA SET menu36- D ZOOM/WIDE SEL/STEADYSHOT, etc.36PLAYER SET/VCR SET menu37- AUDIO MIX37LCD/VF SET menu38- LCD B.L./LCD COLOR/VF B.L., etc38TAPE SET menu39- REC MODE/AUDIO MODE/REMAIN39SETUP MENU menu39- USB STREAM/LANGUAGE, etc.39OTHERS menu40- WORLD TIME, etc.40Dubbing/Editing41Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders41Recording pictures from a TV or VCR, etc. (DCR- HC38E)44Using a Computer46What you can do with Windows computer46Installing the “First Step Guide” and software47Viewing “First Step Guide”49Troubleshooting50Troubleshooting50Warning indicators and messages55Additional Information57Using your camcorder abroad57Maintenance and precautions57Usable cassette tapes57About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack58About i.LINK59On using your camcorder60Specifications64Quick Reference68Identifying parts and controls68Indicators displayed during recording/playback72Index74Size: 2.08 MBPages: 76Language: EnglishOpen manual