Getting to know the camcorder
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0:00:00 [475Min]
STBY
01/JAN/2011 00:00
Time Lapse Recording
9999
+0.3
1Sec / 24Hr
F1.8
1.6M
The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB
SDHC memory card capacity.
The settings for functions marked with * are not
retained when the camcorder is turned off and
on again.
For enhanced performance, the display
indications and the order are subject to change
without prior notice.
This camcorder provides one combined video
and photo record mode. You can easily record
videos or photos in the same mode without
having to change it.
The total number of recordable photos is based
on the available space on the storage media.
The maximum number the photo counter can
display is 9,999.
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Left of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning
/ Record mode (Video/Photo)
STBY / Operating mode (standby/
recording)
00:00:00 [475Min] Time counter (Video recording
time: remaining recordable time)
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SMART
AUTO
SCENE / Smart Auto
Time Lapse REC *
White Balance
, Manual Focus*, Face Detection*
F1.8 /
1/50/
1/25
Manual Aperture* /
Manual Shutter Speed */ C.nite *
+ 0.3 EV (Exposure Value)*
Zoom (Optical Zoom / Intelli-
Zoom / Digital Zoom)
Digital Effect
Time Zone
01/JAN/2011 00:00 Date/Time Display

Right of the LCD screen

Indicator Meaning
/ Storage media (Memory card or
built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only)
Battery info.
(Remaining battery level)
1.6M
/ Photo Resolution / Video Resolution
Anti-Shake (HDIS)
LCD Enhancer *
Back Light
Wind Cut
Fader *
IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS
The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values.
The On Screen Display (OSD) below only appears when the camcorder is in Record ( ) mode.
Press the MODE button to select the Record ( ) mode. page 24
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Video and Photo record mode