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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

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CAMERA

The “m” settings are effective when the Power Switch is
set to both “A” and “M”. However, the menu settings can
be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset

[SP]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode
LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times
the recording time.

NOTES:

● If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will

be blurred at the switching point.

● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on

this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

● During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder,

blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary
pauses in the sound.

[12 bit]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four
separate channels, and is recommended for use when
performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz
mode of previous models)
16 bit: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two
separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of
previous models)

16X: When set to “16X” while using digital zoom, the
zoom magnification will reset to 16X since digital zoom
will be disengaged.
[40X]: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40X
digital magnification.
700X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally
processing and magnifying images, zooming is possible
from 16X (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 700X
digital magnification.

[FULL]: Snapshot mode with no frame
PIN-UP: Pin-Up mode
FRAME: Snapshot mode with frame

For details on the procedure, refer to “Snapshot (For
Video Recording)” (

੬ pg. 20).

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture
brightness adjustment.
[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the
image is bright.
AUTO

: The shutter speed is automatically

adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at
slow shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the

AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth
or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While
the shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “

is displayed.

MANUAL

The “q” settings are effective only when the Power
Switch is set to “M”.
[ ] = Factory-preset

OFF: Disables the function.
[ON

]: To compensate for unstable images caused

by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is

excessive, or under the following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various

directions.

• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on

a tripod.

● The “

” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser

cannot be used.

[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in
focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there
is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out
of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to
“ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a
distance of approx. 60 cm.

NOTE:

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of
focus.

[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For
playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.
CINEMA

: Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of

the screen. The

indicator appears. During playback

on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and
bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio
becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-
screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/
recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black
bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen
and the image appears like a letter boxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE

: For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio

of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen
without distortion. The

indicator appears. When using

this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD
monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

[OFF]: Disengages the function.
ON

: Helps cut down on noise created by wind. The

” indicator appears. The quality of the sound will

change. This is normal.

Recording Menus

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

ZOOM

SNAP MODE

GAIN UP

[FULL]

PIN-UP

FRAME

DIS

TELE MACRO

WIDE MODE

WIND CUT

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