26 EN | RECORDING Advanced Features (cont.) |
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.) |
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CAMERA MENU
MANUAL MENU
DEMO. | ON | Demonstrates certain functions such as Program AE with special effects, etc., and | |
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| 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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| temporarily. If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the |
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| 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. After |
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| viewing demo, set to “OFF”. |
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| OFF | Automatic demonstration will not take place. |
DIS | OFF | To compensate for unstable images caused by | |
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NOTES:
●Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the following conditions:
•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
ON | • When shooting dark or dim subjects. |
•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
•When shooting scenes with
●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
●The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
SELF- | Refer to | ||
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5S | OFF | Refer to | |
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| ANIM. | Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and |
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| changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is |
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| moving ( pg. 29). |
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TELE | OFF | Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom | |
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| ON | lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can |
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| shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft.). | |
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| • Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus. |
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WIDE | OFF | Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal | |
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CINEMA Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. 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. appears. 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 letterboxed 16:9 movie.
•“CINEMA” mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO” or “ ”.
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
•“SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the MODE Dial is set to “VIDEO” or “ ”.
| SW | appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom |
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| wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X | |
| wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable | |
| for shooting in a small room. | |
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