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: Factory-preset
Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
WIDE
MODE
Refer to “Self-Timer” ( pg. 30).
Refer to “5-Second Recording” ( pg. 31).
Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and
changing its position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is
moving ( pg. 31).
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 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.
•Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a
normal screen ratio.
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. 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.
•“CINEMA” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to
“VIDEO” ( pg. 12) and “CAMERA MODE” is set to “VIDEO” or “PS-
VIDEO” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 27).
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the
image to fit the screen without distortion. 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.
•“SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to
“VIDEO” ( pg. 12) and “CAMERA MODE” is set to “VIDEO” or “PS-
VIDEO” in the Menu Screen ( pg. 27).
“
SW
” appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical
zoom wide angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using
a 0.7X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This
mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.
•“PS-WIDE” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Switch is set to
“VIDEO” ( pg. 12) and “CAMERA MODE” is set to “PS-VIDEO” in the
Menu Screen ( pg. 27).
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “ ” appears. The quality of the
sound will change. This is normal.
SELF-TIMER
OFF
5S
ANIM.
OFF
ON
OFF
CINEMA
SQUEEZE
PS-WIDE
SW
OFF
ON
MANUAL
5S
TELE
MACRO
WIND
CUT
NOTE:

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