PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure)

If the date changes while recording continues over 10 seconds, the date is recorded for 10 seconds when recording is restarted after the camcorder has been set to the standby mode.

Press "DATE/TIME" button until "" and the date appear in the viewfinder before you begin to record. The date will be recorded whenever it appears in the viewfinder.

PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure)

Program AE automatically selects the shutter speed 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/750, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000 or 1/4000 second that is optimum for the brightness of the subject. The iris is also adjusted automatically in response to the shutter speed.

AUTO FOCUS

￿ The camcorder focuses the subject in the center of the viewfinder automatically.

NOTE for VM-3800A:If "FOCUS" appears in the viewfinder, manual focus is engaged. Press the FOCUS control (AUTO/MAN) buttons simultaneously to return to auto focus.

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