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Table of contents
Introduction
An Introduction to DVDs 5
The Advantages of DVDs 6
About this Manual11
Checking the Supplied Accessories 13
Components Guide14
Screen Displays18
Preparations
Step 1: Preparing the Power Supply21
Step 2: Preparing the Camcorder 24
Step 3: Using the Wireless Controller25
Step 4: Adjusting the LCD Screen26
Step 5: Changing the Display Language 27
Step 6: Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time28
Step 7: Inserting a Memory Card30
Step 8: Loading a Disc31
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies33
Recording Still Images35
Zooming37
Tips for Better Recording38
Playback
Playing Back Movies 39
Viewing Still Images41
Adjusting the Volume43
Magnifying the Image 44
Displaying Additional Recording Data 45
Advanced Features
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs 46
Selecting the Recording Program47
Using the Program AE Mode 48
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 49
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode50
More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure 51
Manually Adjusting the Focus and Changing the Focusing Mode52
Recording in Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio)54
Using the Mini Video Light 55
Using the Flash56
Using the Self-Timer58
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 Effects65
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Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 66
Creating Panoramic Images 68
Using the Digital Effects70
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images 76
Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies 78
Changing the MENU Settings
Changing Settings with the MENU Button79
Available Settings List (MENU) 80
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc) 80
Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, etc)82
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc)82
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc) 83
System Setup (Volume, Beep, Media select , etc) 83
Date/Time Setup 84
Editing Functions
Disc Options (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
Creating a Playlist85
Dividing a Scene86
Deleting Scenes 87
Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes 89
Protecting the Disc 90
Initializing the Disc91
Still Image Options
Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card 92
Erasing Still Images94
Protecting Still Images on the Memory Card 96
Initializing the Memory Card97
Disc Finalization
Preparing your Disc for Playing on a DVD Player 98
Playing Back your Disc on a DVD Player or a Computer’s DVD Drive 100
Recording Additional Movies on a Finalized Disc101
External Connections
Connecting to a TV and VCR
Playing Back on a TV Screen102
Recording to a VCR103
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Recordings to a Computer 104
Roxio MyDVD for Canon104
Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 109
Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings112
Printing
Printing Still Images114
Selecting Print Settings 117
Selecting Trimming Settings120
Printing with Print Order Settings 121
Trouble?
Troubleshooting123
List of Messages128
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Do’s & Don’ts
Handling Precautions 132
Maintenance/Others 137
Additional Information
System Diagram138
Optional Accessories139
Specifications141
Product Codes143
Index144