Advanced Techniques

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Using Fade

Use the fade feature to add a professional touch to your recordings. Use the FADE button to select one of the three fade options.

•White fade: Fades in from a white screen or fades out to a white screen. appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder.

•Wipe fade: The picture opens gradually from the center of a black screen or closes into the center to a black screen. appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder.

•Zoom fade: Fades in while zooming from a white screen or fades out while zooming to a white screen. appears in the upper left corner of the viewfinder.

Fading In

1.Use the FADE button to select a fade option before recording.

2.Press the Start/Stop button to start recording; fade begins automatically.

Fading Out

1.While recording with the camcorder use the FADE button to select a fade option.

2.Press the Start/Stop button to stop recording; the fade begins automatically and REC flashes until the fade ends.

Note: When fading out be sure to wait until the PAUSE indicator () is visible in the viewfinder before attempting to put the camcorder into the record mode again.