Document Outline

• Table of contents
  • Read this first
    • What you can do with your DVD Handycam
    • What is the difference between DVD-R and DVD-RW?
    • How to prepare and use your DVD Handycam
  • Getting Started
    • Using this manual
    • Checking the supplied accessories
    • Step 1 Preparing the power source
      • Installing/removing the battery pack
      • Charging the installed battery pack
      • Showing the remaining battery time – BATTERY INFO
      • Connecting to a wall outlet
    • Step 2 Turning on the power
    • Step 3 Adjusting the LCD screen and the viewfinder
      • Adjusting the angle and the brightness of the LCD screen
      • Adjusting the viewfinder
    • Step 4 Setting the date and time
      • Simple setting of the clock using a time difference
    • Step 5 Preparing a disc for recording
  • Shooting movies/still images
    • Before shooting
    • Shooting movies
      • Selecting the recording mode
      • Using the zoom feature
      • Shooting with the subject checking the image – Mirror mode
    • Shooting still images
      • Selecting the still image quality and size
      • Shooting images continuously
    • Adjusting the exposure
      • Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects – BACK LIGHT
      • Adjusting the exposure manually
    • Shooting in the dark – NightShot plus, etc.
      • Using NightShot plus
      • Using Super NightShot plus
      • Using the NightShot Light
      • Using Color Slow Shutter
    • Self-timer recording
      • On shooting movies
      • On shooting still images
    • Shooting for the wide-screen TV – 16:9 Wide mode
    • Adjusting the white balance manually
    • Shooting techniques to match your circumstances – PROGRAM AE
    • Focusing manually
    • Shooting with special effects
      • Using fader (for movies only)
      • Using special effects – Picture effect/Digital effect
    • Checking/Deleting the last scene
      • Checking the last scene – Review
      • Deleting the last scene (DVD-RWs only)
  • Viewing the recordings
    • Playing a disc on your camcorder
      • Choosing and viewing a recording – Visual Index
      • Various playback modes
      • Displaying the indicators during playback – Display
      • Magnifying recorded images – PB ZOOM (Playback zoom)
      • Playing still images automatically – Slide Show
    • Viewing recordings on TV
  • Finalizing a disc for other players
    • Finalizing a disc
      • Changing the disc title
      • Playing back a disc on a DVD player, etc.
      • Playing back a disc on a computer with a DVD drive installed
    • Recording on a finalized disc – Unfinalizing (VIDEO mode DVD-RWs only)
    • Recording again on a used disc – Formatting (DVD-RWs only)
  • Using a disc in VR mode (DVD-RWs only)
    • Selecting the playing order on your camcorder – Playlist
      • Registering movies or still images in the Playlist
      • Converting all the still images on a disc to a movie file – Photomovie
      • Erasing unnecessary scenes from the Playlist
      • Changing the order within the Playlist
      • Dividing a movie within the Playlist
      • Playing the Playlist
    • Editing the original data
      • Dividing a movie
      • Deleting movies/still images
  • Viewing/duplicating discs/editing the recordings on your computer
    • Connecting your camcorder to your computer – Introduction
      • System requirements
      • Installing the USB driver
      • Installing software
      • Connecting your camcorder to the computer
      • Consulting the on-line help
    • Viewing scenes recorded on your computer
      • Viewing scenes on the disc
    • Making a disc copy – Disc Duplicating
      • Making a disc copy
    • Editing and saving scenes
      • Editing movies
      • Saving the movie on your computer
    • Creating an original disc
      • Making a menu
      • Editing the contents
      • Recording on a disc
  • Connecting your camcorder to a TV and a VCR
    • Dubbing a disc to a tape
      • Connecting your camcorder to a VCR
      • Dubbing to a tape
    • Dubbing a TV program or video tape onto a disc
      • Connecting your camcorder to a TV or a VCR
      • Selecting the Video jack to be used on the TV or the VCR
      • Dubbing onto a disc
  • Customizing your camcorder
    • Changing the SETUP display
  • Troubleshooting
    • Types of trouble and corrective action
    • Self-diagnosis display
    • Warning indicators
    • Warning messages
  • Additional information
    • About the disc
    • About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
    • Using your camcorder abroad
    • Maintenance information and precautions
    • Specifications
  • Parts and controls/Index
    • Identifying parts and controls
    • Index