Recording Mode
To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1X, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function.
To Use the Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.
•Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)
•For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [50X] or [800X].
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•50X : Digital zooming to 50X
•800X : Digital zooming to 800X
2Push the [W/T] Lever 24 towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out.
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To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
Image Stabilizer Function
If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected.
•If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON].
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• The [EIS] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 or [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33 to start recording.
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To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 15 during the Recording Pause Mode.
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• The image fades out gradually.
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