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DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE
SYMBOL
Sports
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
High-Speed Shutter (1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
15sec. Self-Timer
Lets you delay recording start after Recording Start/
Stop is pressed. If camcorder is secured, operator
can enter scene before recording starts.
1)Set PROGRAM AE dial to “ ”. “ 15S” appears
in viewfinder.
2)Press Recording Start/Stop.
•Recording starts after 15 seconds.
•Tally lamp begins blinking; blinking speed
increases about 5 seconds before recording starts.
Blinking stops when recording begins but light
stays on.
NOTES:
●

Only one effect can be engaged at a time.

●

When the PROGRAM AE select dial is switched

from one mode to another, the newly selected

mode's name and its indication is displayed in the

viewfinder for approx. 3 seconds. Then the name

disappears, and only the indication remains.

●

The screen becomes slightly reddish when the

fader (

Z

pg. 18) is used in the Sepia mode.

●

The screen becomes slightly dark in the High

Speed Shutter mode. Use in well-lighted

situations.

●

In the High Speed Shutter or Sports modes,

picture colour may be adversely affected if

subject is lit by alternating discharge-type light

sources such as flourescent or mercury-vapour

lights.

DIAL VIEWFINDER MODE
SYMBOL
Auto Mode Lock
Locks camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
accidental misoperation/button pressing during
shooting.
•CINEMA, FADER, FOCUS, EXPOSURE, DISPLAY,
TITLES and MWB (Manual White Balance)
controls are disabled in this mode.
Auto Mode Release
Re-enables controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
Electronic Fog Filter
Makes picture look misty white, as when external
fog filter is attached to lens, softens image.
ND EFFECT
Black mist darkens picture, as when ND filter is
used. Helps to counter effects of glare on subject.
Sepia
Scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving effect of older
movie. Use together with Cinema (Z pg. 19) for
authentic look of classic Hollywood movie.
Twilight
Disengages auto gain control and auto focus, locks
focus to infinity and white balance to “ ”
(outdoor) mode. Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks,
etc., look more natural and dramatic.
RECORDING
Advanced Features
A
Auto Mode Lock
LOCK AUTO LOCK
Auto Mode 
Release
RELEASE AUTO RELEASE
M
Electronic Fog Filter
FG:FOGFG
Sports
SPORTS
15 sec. Self-Timer
SELF TIMER

Programme AE With Special Effects

All you have to do to access any of the variety of
shooting effects is to turn the PROGRAM AE select
dial until the desired indication appears in the
viewfinder. The mode is activated about 1 second
later. PROGRAM AE
select dial
Tally lamp
Sepia
SEPIA
Twilight
TWILIGHT
High Speed Shutter
1/2000 S 1/2000
ND EffectND:ND EFFECTND