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When the power zoom switch is operated, the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor for about 5 seconds and then disappears. The zoom position is displayed in 10 steps.
Using the Digital Zoom
The digital zoom increases the magnification of the power zoom by 2 times. You must place the subject you wish to magnify at the center of the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
Note: This digital zoom has certain limitation and may degradate at extreme magnification and amplify camcorder's movement.
Press and hold the power zoom T control until you find the picture you want. You control the zoom with the power zoom T and W controls. When ZOOM is not displayed in the viewfinder or LCD monitor, normal zoom functions resume.
Using the INST. ZOOM (Instant Zoom) Button
The instant zoom feature activates the digital zoom to magnify the subject 1.5 times regardless of zooming engaged by the power zoom T and W controls.
Press the INST. ZOOM button. I. ZOOM appears at the left of the viewfinder or LCD monitor and the picture is magnified 1.5 times.
Note: To return to the original zoom position, press the INST. ZOOM button so that I. ZOOM disappears from the viewfinder or LCD monitor.
Note: This instant zoom has certain limitations and may degradate at extreme magnification and amplify camcorder's movement.