Record mode
ªSelect the size of still pictures to be
recorded on a card
1Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select a desired picture size.
[1760]: 1760k1320
[1280]: 1280k960
[640]: 640k480
ªSelect the picture quality for
photoshot images
1Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select a
desired picture quality. [ 
]: High picture quality
[ 
]: Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on [ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape recording mode.
ªRecording with a shutter operation
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON].
ªAbout the shutter chance mark
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode.
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually.
≥You can record still pictures on the card even if the shutter chance mark does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused.
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is high. ≥When the Camcorder is shaken. ≥When the subject is moving.
≥When the subject stands in front of a light source.
≥When close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene.
≥When the scene is dark.
≥When there is a bright part in the scene.
≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines.
≥When the scene lacks contrast.
ªConcerning the focusing area
≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. Move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
/VOL 
W 
T
1tW 
T
5tW | T |
10tW 
T
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or further from the Camcorder.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6 inches) distant from the lens.
ªDigital zoom function
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25k to 700k.
1Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or [700k].
25tW 
T
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]: Up to 25k
[700k]: Up to 700k
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded.
≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the digital zoom function cannot be used.
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