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Introduction
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Introduction
The Advantages of DVDs................................................................................5
An Introduction to DVDs..................................................................................6
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc...............................8
About this Manual
About the Multi Selector................................................................................13
About the Operating Modes...........................................................................13
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories....................................................................................14
Components Guide........................................................................................15
Screen Displays.............................................................................................18
Preparations
Getting Started
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................21
Preparing the Camcorder..............................................................................22
The Wireless Controller.................................................................................23
Adjusting the LCD Screen.............................................................................23
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.......................................................24
Inserting and Removing a Disc......................................................................25
Using the Menus
Selecting a MENU Option..............................................................................27
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option...................................................................27
First Time Settings
Changing the Language................................................................................28
Changing the Time Zone...............................................................................28
Setting the Date and Time.............................................................................29
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies..........................................................................................30
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3).....31
Recording Still Images...................................................................................31
Selecting the Media for the Still Images........................................................32
Zooming.........................................................................................................33
Playback
Playing Back Movies.....................................................................................33
Special Playback Modes................................................................................34
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................35
Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................35
Magnifying the Still Image..............................................................................36
Selecting the Recording Data Display...........................................................37
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
MENU Options...............................................................................................38
Camera Setup (DigitalZoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) ..........................38
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)......................................39
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