Table of contents

„Introduction _________________________________

3Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

4Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive

10 About this Manual

11Getting to Know the Camcorder

11Supplied Accessories

12Components Guide

15Screen Displays

„Preparations ________________________________

18Getting Started

18Charging the Battery Pack

19Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

21Basic Operation of the Camcorder

21Power Switch

21Operating Modes

22Navigation Buttons and Control Dial

22Function Guide

23Using the Menus

24First Time Settings

24Setting the Date and Time

25Changing the Language

25Changing the Time Zone

26Getting Ready to Start Recording

26Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

27Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

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