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MANUAL ( : Factory-preset)

Digital Image Stabilisation

Maximum telephoto setting

Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnification. Unless there
is a distance more than 1 m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the maximum telephoto setting.

Wide mode

* For GR-DVX707/507: Available only when the VIDEO/MEMORY Switch is set to “VIDEO”.
Manual Menu
DIS OFF To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly
at high magnification.
NOTES:
●Accurate stabilisation 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 Stabiliser cannot be used.
ON
TELE
MACRO
OFF Disables the function.
ON 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.
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. The indicator
appears. 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.
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 letter boxed 16:9 movie.
SQUEEZE* For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the
image to fit the screen without distortion. The indicator 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.
S.WIDE*
(GR-DVX707
only)
The indicator 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 0.9X wide conversion lens. Zooming is possible
from 0.9X to 10X. This mode is suitable for shooting in a small room.
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