Table of contents

„Introduction _________________________________

5Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

6Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive

12 About this Manual

13Getting to Know the Camcorder

13Supplied Accessories

15Components Guide

18Screen Displays

„Preparations ________________________________

21Getting Started

21 Charging the Battery Pack

23Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

24Basic Operation of the Camcorder

24Power Switch

24Operating Modes

25Navigation Buttons and Control Dial

25Function Guide

26Using the Menus

27First Time Settings

27Setting the Date and Time

28Changing the Language

28Changing the Time Zone

29Getting Ready to Start Recording

29Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

30Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

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