3. Press "REC/PAUSE" to start recording.

•To release digital effects recording, press "DIGITAL EFFECT" repeatedly in the record pause mode until the normal mode is restored.

FADE IN/FADE OUT

Use the fade feature to add a professional touch to your recordings. Use "DIGITAL FADE" to select the fade options.

You can select the seven fade modes--the white fade, black fade, yellow, blue or green wipe fade, zoom fade and black-and-white fade.

NOTE: If you press the "DIGITAL EFFECT" button after setting the fade function, the fade function will be released. After setting the "DIGITAL EFFECT" mode, reset the fade function.

• White fade: Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen. When "DISPLAY" is pressed and

the display appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor, "" appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

•Black wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a black screen. When "DISPLAY" is pressed and the display appears in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor,

"" appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.

•Color wipe fade: You can select the color of display during wipe fade. The color will switch in order: yellow, blue and green.

When "DISPLAY" is pressed and the display appears, "YEL" (yellow), "BLU" (blue) or "GRN" (green) will appear in the upper left corner of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.