Contents
Introduction
Introducing the ES280/ES180 ...........................................................................................................6
Basic Operation
Basic Recording..................................................................................................................................8
Power Sources ....................................................................................................................................9
Cassettes ...........................................................................................................................................14
Preparing the Camera .......................................................................................................................15
Playback............................................................................................................................................16
Playback Connection ........................................................................................................................18
Advanced Functions
Zooming............................................................................................................................................19
Using the Menus...............................................................................................................................20
Custom Keys.....................................................................................................................................22
Image Stabilizer (ES280) .................................................................................................................23
Wireless Controller...........................................................................................................................24
Date and Time ..................................................................................................................................26
Titles .................................................................................................................................................28
Fade...................................................................................................................................................31
Focusing............................................................................................................................................34
Digital Effects...................................................................................................................................36
Editing to a VCR ..............................................................................................................................38
Additional Information
Making Better Videos .......................................................................................................................39
ES280/ES180 Video System ............................................................................................................41
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................42
Cautions and Maintenance ...............................................................................................................45
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................48
Viewfinder Displays .........................................................................................................................50
Nomenclature....................................................................................................................................52
Specifications....................................................................................................................................54
Index .................................................................................................................................................55
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