SNAP MODE

Refer to “Snapshot (For Tape Recording)” (pg. 25).

GAIN UP

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy, but the image is bright.

AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/30 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or poor lighting at 1/30 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. The overall appearance may be grainy. While the

shutter speed is being automatically adjusted, “ ” is displayed.

MANUAL

The “ MANUAL” settings are effective only when the Power Switch u is set to “ ”.

MANUAL

D I S

 

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ON

TELE

MACRO

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OFF

W I DE

MODE

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OFF

WI ND CUT

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OFF

RETURN

DIS

OFF: To turn off this 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 under the following conditions:

•When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.

•When shooting dark or dim subjects.

•When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.

•When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.

•When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.

●Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.

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

TELE MACRO

[OFF]: To turn off this function.

ON: Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there is a distance more than 1m (3.3 ft.) to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible at a distance of approx. 60 cm (2 ft.).

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

WIDE MODE

[OFF]: Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen ratio.

CINEMA : Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio becomes 16:9. 2 appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed 16:9 movie.

•The “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to “VIDEO”.

SQUEEZE : For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the screen without distortion. 2 appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.

•The “SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the VIDEO/DSC Switch 4 is set to “VIDEO”.

WIND CUT

[OFF]: Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.

ON

: Helps cut down on noise created by wind.

“” 7 appears. The quality of the sound will change. This is normal.

[ ] = Factory-preset

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