32 EN MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT

Recording Menus

SETTING

 

FUNCTION

The following menu settings can be changed only when the Power Switch is set to “REC”. [ ] = Factory-preset

WIPE/FADER

( pg. 40), “Wipe or Fader Effects”

EFFECT

( pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects”

PROGRAM AE

( pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects”

SHUTTER

( pg. 41), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter Effects”

EXPOSURE

( pg. 38), “Exposure Control”

W. BALANCE

( pg. 39), “White Balance Adjustment”

TELE MACRO

[OFF]: Disables the function.

ON: When the distance to the subject is less than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”. You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 40 cm (1.4 ft).

Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

The following settings are effective when the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

REC MODE

[SP]*: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5 times the recording time.

* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

NOTES:

●Audio Dubbing ( pg. 45) and Insert Editing

( pg. 45) are possible on tapes recorded in the SP mode.

●If the recording mode is switched, the playback picture will be blurred at the switching point.

●It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP mode on this camcorder be played back on this camcorder.

●During playback of a tape recorded on another camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there may be momentary pauses in the sound.

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo sound on four separate channels, and is recommended for use when performing Audio Dubbing. (Equivalent to the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the 48 kHz mode of previous models)

DIS*

OFF: Disables the function.

[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high magnification.

NOTES:

●Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting condition.

●The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabilizer cannot be used.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the

camcorder on a tripod.

*Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.