8 • Table of contentsTable of contentsIntroduction ____________________________________5 How to Select a DVD Disc6 Advantages of Using DVDs11 About this Manual12 Getting to Know the Camcorder12 Supplied Accessories13 Components Guide16 Screen DisplaysPreparations ____________________________________19 Getting Started19 Charging the Battery Pack20 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories22 Basic Operation of the Camcorder22 Power Switch22 Operating Modes22 Joystick and Joystick Guide23 Using the Menus25 First Time Settings25 Setting the Date and Time25 Changing the Language26 Changing the Time Zone26 Getting Ready to Start Recording26 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen27 Inserting and Removing a Disc29 Inserting and Removing a Memory CardVideo _________________________________________30 Basic Recording30 Shooting Video32 Selecting the Recording Mode32 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom34 Quick Start Function34 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene RecordedCOPY