Record mode
≥When the scene lacks contrast. ≥When recording on tape.
ªConcerning the focusing area
≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually.
Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 10t optically. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
VOL 
1t W 
T
5t W 
T
10t W 
T
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the movie camera by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.0 metre or further from the movie camera.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1t, the movie camera can focus on a subject approx. 4.0 cm distant from the lens.
≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while zooming. Gently move the zoom lever back to it's original possition before releasing it.
ªDigital zoom function
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25t to 700t.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [700t].
50t W 
T
[OFF]: | Optical zoom only (Up to 10t) |
[25t]: | Digital zoom (Up to 25t) |
[700t]: | Digital zoom (Up to 700t) |
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the digital zoom function cannot be used.
ªAbout the variable speed zoom
function
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever.
≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control.
ªTo use the zoom microphone function
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will collect sounds clearly far away with the
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
ZOOM
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