Using the Multi-Image Screen

You can operate the multi-image screen only in the following playback modes:

•When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [MANUAL]: Playback pause, slow forward/reverse playback

•When [M.S.SPEED] is set to [FAST], [MODERATE] or [SLOW]: Playback pause In CAMERA mode, set the program selector to .

CAMERA

PLAY (VCR)

CARD CAMERA

CARD PLAY

1. Open the menu and select [D.EFFECT SETUP].

2. Select [D.E.SELECT] and set it to [MULTI-S].3. Select [M.S.SPEED] and select the transition speed.

Following transition speeds can be selected: fast (every 4 frames), moderate (every 6 frames*), slow (every 8 frames*).

* In Low Light mode: moderate (every 8 frames), slow (every 12 frames).

4.Select [M.S.SPLIT], select the number of sequences and close the menu.

“MULTI-S” flashes.

5.Press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button.

• MANUAL: Images will be captured each time you press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button. The blue frame indicating the next sequence disappears after the last image. Pressing the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button for more than 1 second cancels the images one after another.

•FAST, MODERATE, SLOW: The set number of images will be captured at the set speed. To cancel the multi-image screen, press the DIGITAL EFFECTS ON/OFF button.

6.Press the start/stop button to begin recording.

The multi-image screen is recorded on the tape.

Turn off the digital effect when you do not use it.

The camcorder retains the setting even if you turn it off or change the program AE mode.

The image quality may be slightly lower with digital effects.

Digital effects cannot be used in the following cases:

-When the program selector is set to EASY.

-During DV dubbing.

Faders cannot be used when Card Mix is activated.

About the multi-image screen:

The multi-image screen cannot be used in the following cases:

-In the night modes.

-When the widescreen mode is selected.

-When Card Mix is activated.

In PLAY (VCR) mode: Pressing any tape operation button (such as play or pause), or performing date search cancels the multi-image screen.

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