Record mode
28
VQT0N73
Recording images for wide-screen TVs
This allows you to record images compatible with
wide-screen TVs.
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Cinema Function
Images are recorded with a black belt appearing
along the top and bottom of the screen so that
they look like theatre movies.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Wide Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
Cinema Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
ªTo cancel the Wide/Cinema function
Wide Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
Cinema Function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥When the Wide Function is activated, the
display such as the menu screen or the
operation icon is expanded horizontally.
≥Images played back vary depending on the TV
connected. Please refer to the operating
instructions for your TV.
≥This function does not widen the recording
range.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen,
the date/time indication may be erased in some
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may
deteriorate.
≥When a cinema picture is imported into a
personal computer, the imported picture may
not be displayed correctly, depending on the
software in used.
≥If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we
do not recommend using the wide mode.
(Images are vertically stretched.)
Image stabilizer function
Reduces the image shaking due to hand
movement when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [OIS] >> [ON].
ªTo cancel the image stabilizer function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [OIS] >> [OFF].
≥When recording still pictures in the Card
Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT]
button halfway increases the effect of the image
stabilizer function. (MEGA OIS)
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you
turn the image stabilizer off.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer
function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When a conversion lens is used
≥When the camera is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while
tracking it
CINEMA
GS250GN.book 28 ページ ２００５年１月２６日　水曜日　午後１２時１７分