Recording images for wide-screen TVs

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Record mode

This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs.

Cinema Function

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theater movies. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

CINEMA

ªTo cancel the Cinema function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV.

≥This function does not widen the recording range.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.

≥When a cinema picture is imported into a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used.

Image stabilizer function

Reduces the image shaking due to hand movement when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].

EIS

ªTo cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer function off.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colors may not look natural.

≥When the night view function is used, the image stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [ EIS ] indication flashes.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When a conversion lens is used

≥When recording is done in an extremely dark place ≥When the camera-recorder is shaken greatly ≥When you record a moving subject while tracking it

Recording in various situations (Scene mode)

When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.

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4)	5)

1)[5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions

2)[ ] Portrait mode

≥To make persons stand out against the background

3)[ ] Low light mode

≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter

4)[ ] Spotlight mode

≥To record subjects spotlit in a party or theater

5)[ ] Surf & snow mode

≥To record images at dazzling places such as ski slopes and beaches

ªTo cancel the scene mode function

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

Sports mode

≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode presents free of camera shakes.

≥During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.