Recording yourself

Recording

≥This function cannot be used in picture recording mode.

To use the zoom microphone function

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R)

The zoom microphone is linked to the zooming operation so that far-away sounds with a tele- shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angle shot are recorded more clearly.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select .

Press the MENU button, then select [ADVANCED] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] and press the joystick.

≥The zoom microphone function does not work with an external microphone. (VDR-D310)

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the unit while showing them the image.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or .

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (However the image recorded is the same as a normal recording.)

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording.

≥When the recording aspect is 16:9, the image displayed on the viewfinder screen is squeezed horizontally, but this is normal and not a sign of any trouble.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you press the joystick.

≥Only some indications will appear on the screen. When [°] appears, return the direction of the LCD monitor to normal position and check the warning/alarm indication. (l 88)

Backlight compensation function

This is for protecting a backlit subject from being darkened.

(RAM) (-RW‹VR›) (-RW‹V›) (-R) (SD)

Use this function when the light is emanating from behind the subject and the subject appears dark.

¬Rotate the mode dial to select or

1 Press the joystick. Then move the joystick down to display the icon shown in the illustration.

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VDR-D310GN, VDR-D220GN specifications

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