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VMD975LA VM-D875LA VM-D873LA
Important Information
For Your Safety
Precautions
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Quick Index
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Getting Started
Components and Accessories
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Loading Ctock Battery
@Clock Baffery
CONSULT A PHYSiCiAN IMMEDIATELY
WARNING: BATTERY MAY EXPLODE iF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY, DO NOT RECHARGE, D!SASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE
Using the Infrared Remote Control
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Ca@ions on LCD Monlor Screen
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Active Screen
Adjusting the E:ectronic Viewfinder
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Charging the Battery
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@C:harging Time @Ope_alng Time
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Camcorder Power Sources
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Items Selectable with: Menu Displays
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Remaining Tape
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Setting the Date and Time
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Basic Techniques
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Using Instant Review
Using Auto Focus
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Setting Recording Audio Mode
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Setting Recording Mode
Setthe ( AM/OFF !VK)EO switct_ t<CAM
Recording Still Pictures(Photo)(for VMoD975LA)
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DispJaying Date/Time during PJayback
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Using Manual Focus
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Using X500 Digital Zoom
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Using Fade
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Locking the White Balance
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Date Search
Photo Search (for VM Dg75LA)
Using Memory
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Selecting Stored Title (Prememo}
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Switching On-Screen Display OnlOff
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Seffing Playback Audio Mode
Converting Analog Signal to Digital Signal(fat VM-D975LA)
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Using the Built-in DC Light (for VM-D975LA/VM-D875LA),, :,, < ,,
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Cleaning the Lens and PictureTube of the Electronic
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General Specifications
Video Recorder Specifications
Camera Specificafions
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