Advanced Techniques

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No Display - No Date Recording

The camcorder does not record the date.

Date and Time - Date and Time Recording

The camcorder records the date and time with the picture all the time.

3. Press the start/stop button. Recording will start.

Note: When ￿ AUTO and date display is selected, the date disappears about 10 seconds after recording is started.

Note: When ￿ TITLE and date display is selected, the title and date disappear about 10 seconds after recording is started.

Using the Power Zoom

The power zoom W control widens the picture, moving the subject farther away, while the power zoom T control brings the subject closer, narrowing the picture. If ZOOM appears at the left of the viewfinder, the digital zoom function shown below has been engaged.

When the power zoom switch is operated, the zoom position is displayed in the viewfinder 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.