Sony HDR-FX7 User Manual
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................3
Trying out the new HDV format! .............................................................12
Features of this camcorder .....................................................................13
Handy Functions for Recording ..............................................................14
Viewing video recorded in the HDV format! ...........................................15
Step 1: Checking supplied items ............................................................16
Step 2: Attaching the lens hood with lens cover .....................................17
Step 3: Charging the battery pack ..........................................................18
Step 4:Turning the power on and holding your camcorder properly ......21
Step 5: Adjusting the LCD panel and viewfinder ....................................22
Step 6: Setting the date and time ...........................................................24
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................26
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................33
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 33
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 34
Adjusting the EXPOSURE/IRIS............................................................ 35
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)......................................... 38
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 39
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................42
Focusing on a distant subject (Focus infinity) .................................... 43
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 44
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 44
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) ....................................................................................... 44
Using the Shot transition .................................................................... 45
Changing/checking the settings in your camcorder ................................47
Changing the screen .......................................................................... 47
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
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