38 EN Features For RecordingWipe Or Fader Effects

These effects let you make pro-style scene transitions. Use them to spice up the transition from one scene to the next.

Wipe or Fader works when video recording is started or stopped.

1Set the MEMORY/VIDEO Switch to “VIDEO”.

2 Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

3 Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

4Set “WIPE/FADER” in “FUNCTION” Menu (29).

5Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to activate the Fade-in/out or Wipe-in/out.

Note:

You can extend the length of a Wipe or Fader by pressing and holding the Recording Start/Stop Button.

WIPE/FADER

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

WHITE :

Fade in or out with a white screen.

BLACK :

Fade in or out with a black screen.

SLIDE T:

Wipe in from right to left, or wipe out from left to right.

SCROLL V:

The scene wipes in from the bottom to the top of a black screen, or wipes out from top to bottom, leaving a black screen.

[ ] = Factory-preset

Program AE, Effects AndShutter Effects

1 Set the Power Switch to “REC” ( 13).

2 Set the recording mode to “M” ( 20).

3Set “EFFECT”, “PROGRAM AE” or “SHUTTER” in “FUNCTION” Menu ( 29).

•The selected effect will be shown for approx. 2 seconds before the camcorder returns to the menu screen.

Notes:

•Shutter Effects cannot be used during “NIGHT”.

•When a subject is too bright or refl ective, a vertical streak may appear (smear phenomenon). Smear phenomenon tends to occur when “SPORTS” or any mode of “SHUTTER 1/500 – 1/4000” is selected.

PROGRAM AE

[OFF]:

Disables the function.

SPORTS H:

(Variable Shutter Speed: 1/250 – 1/4000): This setting allows fast-moving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion playback. The faster the shutter speed, the darker the picture becomes. Use the shutter function under good lighting conditions.

SNOW G:

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too dark when shooting in extremely bright surroundings such as in the snow.

SPOTLIGHT /:

Compensates for subjects that may otherwise appear too bright when shooting under extremely strong direct lighting such as spotlights.

TWILIGHT I:

Makes evening scenes look more natural. White Balance ( 37) is automatically set to “AUTO”. When Twilight is chosen, the camcorder automatically adjusts the focus from approx. 10 m (32 ft) to infinity. From less than 10 m (32 ft), adjust the focus manually.