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SYSTEM MENU
This Menu Screen cannot be accessed while
recording.

REC MODE

Allows you to set the recording mode. “EP”
(Extended Play) is more economical, providing
three times the recording time.
•If the recording mode is switched during
recording, the playback picture will be blurred at
the switching point.

D. ZOOM

Zooming is possible from 16X (the optical zoom
limit), to a maximum of 50X or 600X digital
magnification.
When set to “OFF” only optical zoom (maximum
16x magnification) can function.

S.LX

MAX: To record a subject in a darkly lit
environment, when it is more convenient to shoot
the subject with a brighter image even if the picture
becomes slightly coarse.
NORMAL: To record a subject in a dimly lit
environment, when it is more convenient to shoot
with a less coarse picture although the subject
becomes slightly dark.
OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no
picture brightness adjustment.

WIDE

When set to “ON” black bars will be recorded at the
top and bottom of the screen to produce a cinema-
like “wide-screen” effect.
While the “WIDE” mode is engaged, “LARGE” in
the “TITLE SETUP (SIZE)” ( pg. 19, “CAMERA
MENU”) cannot be selected.

TAPE LENGTH

Allows you to set the tape length depending on the
tape used: T20=20 minutes, T30=30 minutes,
T35=35 minutes, T40=40 minutes.
•Tape remaining time p is correct only if the
correct tape length has been selected.

DISPLAY

FULL: Makes all of the indications appear on the
viewfinder during playback or recording.
SIMPLE: Makes the following indications
disappear from the viewfinder during recording or
playback: , tape remaining time, , tape
length ( pg. 9, 17).

DATE/TIME DISP.

Makes the date/time appear in the camcorder or on
a connected monitor (set DATE/TIME in SYSTEM
MENU first pg. 7).
•The selected display will be recorded. If you do
not want to record the display, select OFF before
shooting.
•In the AUTO DATE mode, the camcorder records
the date for about 5 seconds when recording is
initiated after the date is changed, a cassette is
loaded, or AUTO DATE is selected. The date is
replaced after 5 seconds with “AUTO DATE” but
this is not recorded.
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