[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 following settings are effective 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:

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Audio Dubbing (

੬

pg. 45) and Insert Editing

(

੬

pg. 45) are possible on tapes recorded in the

SP mode.

●

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, and is
recommended for use when performing Audio
Dubbing. (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.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”.

Recording Menus

WIPE/FADER

EFFECT

PROGRAM AE

SHUTTER

EXPOSURE

W. BALANCE

TELE MACRO

REC MODE

SOUND MODE

DIS*

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