This camcorder features 12x intelli-zoom inthe Video (4t') mode and 8x optical zoom inthe Photo (1_1)
mode to make distant subjects appear closer.

To zoom in

Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever
towards T (telephoto).
• The distant subject is gradually magnified.
To zoom out
Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever
towards W (wide-angle).
, The subject moves further away.
w : Wide angle T:Telephoto
The zoom speed ofthis camcorder is not variable. Usethe zoom lever forhigh speed zoom and zoom
button on the LCD panel for low speed zoom.
,, Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity.
• Use the digitalzoom when you want to zoom morethan the optical orintelli zoom range. '-'page 80
• Automatic focusing may become unstable when you record using afast zoom or when you zoom
into asubject that is too far away. Ifthis occurs, use the manual focus function. '.-,page 69
• The minimum distance you carshave between the camcorder and subject while maintairsirsgsharp
focus isabout 10cm (about 3.9 inches)Ior wide angle and about 1m (about 39.37 inches) for
telephoto. Ifyou want to shoot a subject close up at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function.
"_page 79
,, When using the zoom function and holding the camcorder in your hands, use "Anti-Shake (HDISy
for stable recording. ',-,page 76
,, Frequent use of thezoom function consumes more power.