Sony HDR-FX1000 - Manual (Page 9)

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................3
Read this first ...........................................................................................5
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
Changing the language setting .......................................................... 25
Step 7: Inserting a tape or a “Memory Stick Duo” ..................................26
Recording ...............................................................................................28
Changing the settings of your camcorder recordings .............................31
Adjusting the zoom ............................................................................. 31
Adjusting the focus manually .............................................................. 32
Adjusting the image brightness .......................................................... 33
Adjusting to Natural Color (White balance)......................................... 36
Customizing the picture quality (Picture profile) ................................. 37
Adjusting the volume .......................................................................... 42
Assigning the functions to the ASSIGN buttons .....................................44
Recording an index signal .................................................................. 45
Reviewing the most recently recorded scenes (Rec review).............. 45
Searching for the last scene of the most recent recording
(End search) ....................................................................................... 45
Using the Shot transition .................................................................... 46
Playback .................................................................................................49
Enjoying pictures with high definition quality
Getting Started
Recording/Playback
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