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Contents

Notes and Safety Instructions ..............................

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Getting to Know Your DVD Camcorder ................

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Features ................................................................................

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Usable Discs .......................................................................

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Disc Type Description...........................................................

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How to use the DVD Camcorder easily...............................

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Accessories Supplied with the DVD Camcorder .................

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Front & Left View.................................................................

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Left Side View......................................................................

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Right & Top View .................................................................

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Rear & Bottom View ............................................................

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Remote Control

 

(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......................

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Initial Setting : System Menu Setting .................

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Setting the Clock (Clock Set) ..............................................

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Setting the Wireless Remote Control Acceptance

 

(Remote) (VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......

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Setting the Beep Sound (Beep Sound) ...............................

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Setting the Shutter Sound (Shutter Sound)

 

(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......................

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Selecting the OSD Language (Language) ..........................

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Viewing the Demonstration (Demonstration).......................

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Initial Setting : Display Menu Setting .................

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Adjusting the LCD Screen (LCD Bright/LCD Colour) ..........

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Displaying the Date/Time (Date/Time).................................

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Preparation ...........................................................

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Using the Hand Strap & Lens Cover ...................................

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Lithium Battery Installation ..................................................

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Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack .....................................

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Connecting a Power Source................................................

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About the Operating Modes ................................................

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Using the Joystick ...............................................................

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Using the QUICK MENU .....................................................

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OSD (On Screen Display) in Camera Mode/Player Mode ..

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OSD (On Screen Display) in M.Cam Mode/M.Player Mode

 

(VP-DC163(i)/DC165W(i)/DC165WB(i) only) ......................

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Turning the OSD (On Screen Display) On/Off.....................

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DVD Camcorder: Before Recording ...................

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Using the Viewfinder............................................................

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Various Recording Techniques ............................................

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Inserting and Removing a Disc ...........................................

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Selecting the Record Mode (Rec Mode) .............................

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DVD Camcorder: Basic Recording .....................

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Making your First Recording ...............................................

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Recording with Ease for Beginners (EASY.Q Mode)...........

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Using External Microphone .................................................

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Zooming In and Out.............................................................

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Using the Fade In and Out (FADE) .....................................

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