8 • Table of contentsTable of contentsIntroduction ____________________________________5 How to Select a DVD Disc6 Enjoying your DVDs11 About this Manual12 Getting to Know the Camcorder12 Supplied Accessories13 Components Guide15 Screen DisplaysPreparations ____________________________________18 Getting Started18 Charging the Battery Pack20 Preparing the Accessories20 Basic Operation of the Camcorder20 Power Switch21 Joystick and Joystick Guide21 Using the Menus23 First Time Settings23 Setting the Date and Time23 Changing the Language24 Changing the Time Zone24 Getting Ready to Start Recording24 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD screen25 Inserting and Removing a Disc27 Inserting and Removing a Memory CardVideo _________________________________________28 Basic Recording28 Shooting Video30 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)30 Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Recordings (Widescreen / 4:3)30 Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital Zoom32 Quick Start Function32 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded