24 EN RECORDING Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
CAMERA MENU
MANUAL MENU
DEMO. | ON | Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, |
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| MODE” is set to “ON” and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts. |
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| Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration |
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| the demonstration will resume. |
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| ● If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on. |
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| ● “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off. |
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| ● If “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. |
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| After viewing demo, set to “OFF”. |
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| OFF | Automatic demonstration will not take place. |
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SIDE LED | ON | The Side LED indicator ( pg. 66, 67) lights on the camcorder when the | |
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| Power Switch is set to “ ” or “ ”. |
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| To compensate for unstable images caused by | |
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| high magnification. |
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| ● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or |
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| •When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes. |
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| OFF | •When shooting dark or dim subjects. |
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| •When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting. |
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| •When shooting scenes with movement in various directions. |
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| ● Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod. |
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| ● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used. |
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TELE | ON | Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the | |
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| zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, | |
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| the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, |
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| you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm. | |
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| • Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. |
WIDE | OFF | Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a | |
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CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on
and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. appears. When using this mode, refer to your
•The “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
SQUEEZE For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image
to fit the screen without distortion. appears. When using this mode, refer to your
•The “SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
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