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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 Disc7
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 and Removing a Disc 31
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies33
Recording Still Images35
Zooming37
Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)38
Playback
Playing Back Movies 39
Viewing Still Images41
Adjusting the Volume43
Magnifying the Image 44
Selecting the Recording Data Display 45
Advanced Features
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs 46
Selecting the Recording Program47
Using the Night and Super Night Modes48
Using the Special Scene Modes 49
Using the Program AE Mode 50
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode 51
Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode52
More Recording Options
Manually Adjusting the Exposure 53
Manually Adjusting the Focus54
Changing the Focusing Mode55
Using the Mini Video Light56
Using the Flash57
Using the Self Timer 59
Changing the FUNC Settings
Changing Settings with the FUNC Button 60
Available Settings List (FUNC) 61
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Changing the Metering Method 63
Setting the White Balance 64
Applying Image Enhancing Effects66
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 67
Creating Panoramic Images 69
Using the Digital Effects71
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
Disc Operations (Photomovie, Finalize, etc)82
Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, Disc-Card Copy, 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
Deleting Scenes 86
Dividing a Scene88
Protecting the Disc 89
Initializing the Disc90
Changing the Disc Title 91
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images92
Copying Still Images Between the Disc and Memory Card 94
Converting Still Images into Photomovie Scenes 95
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 VCR104
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Recordings to a Computer 105
Roxio MyDVD for Canon105
Transferring Still Images to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 110
Transferring Images with Transfer Order Settings113
Printing
Printing Still Images115
Selecting Print Settings 118
Selecting Trimming Settings119
Printing with Print Order Settings 120
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Trouble?
Troubleshooting122
List of Messages126
Do’s & Don’ts
Handling Precautions 129
Maintenance/Others 132
Additional Information
System Diagram134
Optional Accessories135
Specifications137
Product Codes139
Index140