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MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

MasterPage: Start_Right

[OFF]: Disables 5-Second Recording.
5S: Enables 5-Second Recording. (

Anim.: Allows you to record a few frames only.
By using an inanimate object and changing its
position between shots, you can record the
subject as though it is moving.

[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).

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.

* Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch

is set to “VIDEO”.

[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.

SYSTEM

The “s SYSTEM” functions which are set when
the Power Switch is set to “M” are also applied
when the Power Switch is set to “PLAY”.
[ ] = Factory-preset

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,
shutter sound is recorded on the tape.
BEEP: The beep sounds when the power is
turned on or off, and at the beginning and end of
recording. It also activates the shutter sound
effect. (

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[MELODY]: Instead of a beep, a melody sounds
when any operation is performed. It also
activates the shutter sound effect.
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OFF: Disables the remote control operations.
[ON]: Enables the remote control operations.
For GR-D270 owners: It is recommended that
this function be set to “OFF” to prevent improper
operation.

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take
place.
[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as
Program AE with special effects, etc., and can
be used to confirm how these functions operate.
Demonstration starts in the following cases:

● When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO

MODE” is turned “ON”.

● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no

operation for about 3 minutes after the Power
Switch is set to “A” or “M”.

● Performing any operation during the

demonstration stops the demonstration
temporarily. If no operation is performed for more
than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will
resume.

NOTES:

● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the

demonstration cannot be turned on.

● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the

camcorder power is turned off.

● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions

will not be available. After viewing demo, set to
“OFF”.

TELE MACRO

WIDE MODE

WIND CUT

BEEP

REMOTE

DEMO MODE

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