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Table of contents
Introduction
An Introduction to DVDs ..................................................................................5
The Advantages of DVDs ................................................................................6
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 a Disc...................................................................................31
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies..........................................................................................33
Recording Still Images...................................................................................35
Zooming.........................................................................................................37
Tips for Better Recording...............................................................................38
Playback
Playing Back Movies .....................................................................................39
Viewing Still Images.......................................................................................41
Adjusting the Volume.....................................................................................43
Magnifying the Image ....................................................................................44
Displaying Additional Recording Data ...........................................................45
Advanced Features
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................46
Selecting the Recording Program..................................................................47
Using the Program AE Mode .....................................................................48
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode .........................................................49
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode.......................................................50
More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................51
Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode.................52
Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio)...............................................54
Using the Mini Video Light .................................................................55
Using the Flash ..................................................................................56
Using the Self-Timer ......................................................................................58
Changing the FUNC. Settings
Changing Settings with the FUNC. Button ....................................................59
Available Settings List (FUNC.) .....................................................................60
Changing the Metering Method .....................................................................62
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................63
Applying Image Enhancing Effects ................................................................65
