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Introduction
The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................3
An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................4
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc...............................6
About this Manual
About the Multi Selector ................................................................................11
About the Operating Modes...........................................................................11
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories ....................................................................................12
Components Guide........................................................................................13
Screen Displays.............................................................................................16
Preparations
Getting Started
Preparing the Power Supply..........................................................................19
Preparing the Camcorder ..............................................................................20
The Wireless Controller .............................................................21
Adjusting the LCD Screen .............................................................................21
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card.......................................................22
Inserting and Removing a Disc......................................................................22
Using the Menus
Selecting a MENU Option..............................................................................24
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option ...................................................................25
First Time Settings
Changing the Language ................................................................................25
Changing the Time Zone ...............................................................................26
Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................26
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies..........................................................................................28
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3).....29
Recording Still Images...................................................................................29
Selecting the Media for the Still Images ........................................................30
Zooming.........................................................................................................31
Playback
Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................31
Special Playback Modes................................................................................32
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................33
Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................33
Magnifying the Still Image..............................................................................34
Selecting the Recording Data Display ...........................................................35
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
MENU Options...............................................................................................37
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) ..........................37
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.) ......................................38
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