10x Optical Zoom

Press the W side of the zoom lever to zoom out (wide angle). Press the T side to zoom in (telephoto).

You can also change the zoom speed

( 45). You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.

NOTES

Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).

You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or the LCD panel. The zoom speed will be the same as with the camcorder or fixed at

[ SPEED 3] (when [ VARIABLE] is selected).

When set to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode.

Quick Start Function

When you press QUICK START the

camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you press

QUICK START again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx. 1 second, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities.

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1 Press QUICK START firmly.

The standby lamp flashes at first while the camcorder is preparing and then stays on when it enters the standby mode.

2When you wish to resume recording, press QUICK START again.

Within approx. 1 second, the camcorder is ready in record pause mode.

IMPORTANT

During standby mode (while the standby lamp is on), do not disconnect the power source.

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