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Table of contents
Introduction
The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................5
An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................6
Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc...............................7
About this Manual..........................................................................................11
Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................13
Components Guide........................................................................................14
Screen Displays.............................................................................................18
Preparations
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply..............................................................21
Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................24
Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller............................................................25
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen .................................................................26
Step 5: Changing the Display Language .......................................................27
Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time..............................................28
Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card...................................................................30
Step 8: Loading and Removing a Disc ..........................................................31
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies..........................................................................................33
Recording Still Images...................................................................................35
Zooming.........................................................................................................37
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3).....38
Playback
Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................39
Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................41
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................43
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................44
Selecting the Recording Data Display ...........................................................45
Advanced Features
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................46
Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................47
Using the Night and Super Night Modes..............................................48
Using the Special Scene Modes ............................................................49
Using the Program AE Mode ....................................................................50
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode ........................................................51
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode......................................................52
More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................53
Manually Adjusting the Focus........................................................................54
Changing the Focusing Mode........................................................................55
Using the Mini Video Light.............................................................................56
Using the Flash..............................................................................................57
Using the Self Timer ......................................................................................59
Changing the FUNC. Settings
Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button ....................................................60
Available Settings List (FUNC.) .....................................................................61
