Using the fader function
(1) When fading in [a]

In the standby mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes.

When fading out [b]

In the recording mode, press FADER until the desired fader indicator flashes. The indicator changes as follows:

FADER t M.FADER t BOUNCE t MONOTONE t OVERLAP t WIPE t DOT

The last selected fader mode is indicated first of all.

(2) Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing.

After the fade in/out is carried out, your camcorder automatically returns to the normal mode.

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FADER

FADER

To cancel the fader function

Before pressing START/STOP, press FADER until the indicator disappears.

Notes

•The overlap, wipe and dot functions work only for tapes recorded in the Digital8 system.

•You cannot use the following functions while using the fader function. Also, you cannot use the fader function while using the following functions:

Digital effect

Low lux mode of PROGRAM AE (Overlap, wipe, or dot function only)

Super NightShot

Tape photo recording

Before operating the overlap, wipe, or dot function

Your camcorder stores the image on the tape. As the image is being stored, the indicator flashes quickly, and the image you are shooting disappears from the screen. Depending on the tape condition, the image may not be recorded clearly.

Note on the bounce function

You can use this function when D ZOOM is set to OFF in the menu settings.

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