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Turning Off the Image Stabilizer
The image stabilizer allows you to obtain steady recordings even at telephoto. There is
no need to turn off the image stabilizer during normal recording. However, the
camcorder tries to compensate for horizontal movements and you may therefore
decide to turn it off during panning. The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when
the program selector is set to [.

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SET UP]. Select [IMAGE S. i], set it

to [OFF] and close the menu.

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❍We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when you mount the
camcorder on a tripod.
❍The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder
shake.
❍The image stabilizer cannot be used in CARD CAMERA mode.
❍The image stabilizer cannot be used in Low Light mode.
❍The image stabilizer might not be as effective when recording in dark places
using the Night or Super Night (OPTURA20) mode.
CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)
CAMERA
IMAGE S. •••ON
CAMERA SET UP
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