Recording Mode
3Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 44 to [ON].
•The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.3 seconds.
To Cancel the Quick Start
Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
Self-timer Recording
When you set the
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU]
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• The [
] Indication appears.
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 36 .
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•The [ 
] Indication flashes and the recording starts after 10 seconds.
•You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (For
•For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.
Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with
1For
For
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
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•Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds.
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 62.
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
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