difference between high and low compression video formats, and that video and still image capture are VERY different processes, have you read through the manual?
http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/5/0300003125/01/hfr10-r11-r100-nim-en.pdf
Specifically, there are a few sections on grabbing a still from the video.
Page 58, "Video Snapshot".
Page 82, "Capturing Video Snapshot scenes from a movie"
Is this what you are looking for?
Beyond using the camcorder as the playback device, you *could* import the video to your computer (assuming it - and the video editing software you are using) - can deal with AVCHD compressed MTS files) and use the editor for screen captures.
The software in the box with the camcorder is useless... What are you planning to use?
Video frames are generally blurry (compare to stills) - especially on these entry level camcorders. Shutter adjustments would be needed and can cause negative impacts on the video.
Thinking about buying this one and was wondering if anyone knows if you can frame-by-frame advance on a video playback? Thanks for any help.

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