[OFF]: Disables the function.
ON: When the distance to the subject is less
than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”.
You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a
distance of approx. 40 cm (1.4 ft).

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

SETTING

The menu settings can be changed only when
the Power Switch is set to “REC”.
[ ] = Factory-preset

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

* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

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.

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo
sound on four separate channels. (Equivalent to
the 32 kHz mode of previous models)
16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound
on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the
48 kHz mode of previous models)

OFF: Disables the function.
[ON

]: To compensate for unstable images

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high
magnification.

NOTES:

÷ Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand

shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting
condition.

● The “

” indicator blinks or goes out if the

Stabilizer cannot be used.

Switch off this mode when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.

[32X]: When set to “32X” while using digital
zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 32X
since digital zoom will be disengaged.
64X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 64X digital magnification.
800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By
digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 800X digital
magnification.

Recording Menus

WIPE/FADER

EFFECT

PROGRAM AE

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

TELE MACRO

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

DIS

ZOOM

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