180 ×

Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 180 × zoom is performed digitally.

STEADYSHOT

You can compensate for camera shake (the default setting is [ON]). Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] () when using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural.

AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter)

When recording in dark places, the shutter speed is automatically reduced to 1/30 second (The default setting is [ON]).

X.V.COLOR

When recording, set to [ON] to capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced.

bNotes

•Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] when the recorded content will be played back on an x.v.Color- compliant TV.

•If the movie recorded with this function [ON] is played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly.

•[X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:–While recording with SD (standard definition) image quality–While recording a movie

GUIDEFRAME

You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical by setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].

The frame is not recorded. Press DISP/ BATT INFO to make the frame disappear (The default setting is [OFF]).

zTips

•Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition.

ZEBRA

Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level. This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is not recorded.

BOFF

The zebra pattern is not displayed.

70

The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE.

100

The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher.

bNotes

•Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

zTips

• IRE represents the screen brightness. REMAINING SETBONAlways displays the remaining media indicator.AUTO

Displays the remaining recording time of movies for about 8 seconds in situations such as those described below.

–When your camcorder recognizes theremaining media capacity while the (Movie) lamp lights up–When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on whilethe (Movie) lamp lights up–When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU

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