•When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

Using the Viewfinder

When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the

LCD screen* ( 26) or use the viewfinder instead. Press VIEWFINDER to activate the viewfinder along with the LCD panel. Close the LCD panel to use only the viewfinder.

•You can pull out the viewfinder if it is more convenient. Hold out both sides of the viewfinder firmly and pull it out until it clicks.

•Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever.

*The brightness setting is common to the LCD screen and the viewfinder.

Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available. Select MXP or FXP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The table on page 36 gives approximate recording times.

FUNC.

 

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Standard Play 7 Mbps]

Desired recording mode FUNC.

NOTES

•AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.

•The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.

•The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to

mode.

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