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Table of contents
Introduction
The Advantages of DVDs
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An Introduction to DVDs
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Differences in Available Features Depending on the Disc
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About this Manual
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Checking the Supplied Accessories
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Components Guide
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Screen Displays
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Preparations
Getting Started
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Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply
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Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder
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Step 3: Adjusting the LCD Screen
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Step 4: Changing the Display Language
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Step 5: Setting the Time Zone / Daylight Saving Time
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Step 6: Setting the Date and Time
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Step 7: Loading and Removing a Disc
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Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies
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Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)
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Recording Still Images
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Zooming
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Playback
Playing Back Movies
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Adjusting the Volume
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Viewing Still Images
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Magnifying the Image
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Selecting the Recording Data Display
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Advanced Functions
Options Lists – MENU / FUNC
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MENU Options
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Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
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Still Image Operations (Erase All Images)
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Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc.)
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Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
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System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.)
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Date/Time Setup
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FUNC. Menu Options
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Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs
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Selecting the Recording Program
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Using the Program AE Mode
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Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
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Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode
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More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure
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Changing the Metering Method
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