Notes and Safety Instructions ..............................6Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder ................9
Features ................................................................................9
Usable Discs .......................................................................10
Disc Type Description ...........................................................11
How to use the DVD Camcorder easily ...............................12
Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder .................13
Front & Left View .................................................................14
Left Side View ......................................................................15
Right & Top View .................................................................16
Rear & Bottom View ............................................................17
Remote Control
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......................18
Preparation ...........................................................19
Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover ...................................19
Lithium Battery Installation ..................................................20
Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .....................................21
Connecting a Power Source ................................................25
About the Operating Modes ................................................26
Using the Joystick ...............................................................26
Using the QUICK MENU .....................................................27
OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode ..28
OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......................29
Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off .....................29
Initial Setting : System Menu Setting .................30
Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ..............................................30
Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance
(Remote) (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......31
Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) ...............................32
Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)
(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......................33
Selecting the OSD Language (Language) ..........................34
Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration) .......................35
Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting .................36
Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) ..........36
Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time) .................................37
DVD Camcorder: Before Recording ...................38
Using the Viewfinder ............................................................38
Various Recording Techniques ............................................39
Inserting and Removing a Disc ...........................................40
Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) .............................42
DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording .....................43
Making your First Recording ...............................................43
Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode) ...........44
Using External Microphone .................................................45
Zooming In and Out .............................................................45
Using the Fade In and Out (FADE) .....................................46
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