Selecting the Recording Program

To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11).

Move the mode switch between the recording categories.

Automatic mode

Select [ PROGRAM AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE] Select [ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [SNOW], [ BEACH],

[SUNSET], [SPOTLIGHT], [FIREWORKS]

To select a recording program after choosing :

FUNC. Recording Program icon

FUNC. Desired option

Do not change the recording program while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly.

[ PORTRAIT]

-The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).

-The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

[ SPORTS]

-The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

[SNOW]/[ BEACH]

-The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

-The picture may not appear smooth when played back.

[FIREWORKS]

-To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a

tripod especially in , as the shutter speed slows down.

Using the Program AE Mode

The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed according to the subject to achieve the best exposure conditions. With [ PROGRAM AE], you can point

and shoot as in mode, while still enjoying the option to manually adjust some settings.

To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes ( 11).

Mode switch:

Select the recording program [ PROGRAM AE] as described in Selecting the Recording Program ( 40).

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