•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.

POINTS TO CHECK

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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.

NOTES

•When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode, the following settings will be changed automatically:

-Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF).

-Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure.

-Zoom position returns to full wide angle W.

•The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting

( 52). You can select the length of time until shut-off with the [ STANDBY

OFF] setting ( 53).

To restore the power if the camcorder

shut off, slide the switch toward MODE and release it, or move the

switch to and back to ON again.

•If you perform any of the following actions while in standby mode (while the standby lamp is on), the camcorder will return to record pause mode.

-Open the disc compartment cover.

-Change the position of the / switch.

-Slide the switch toward MODE.

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