Push the MENU/STATUS switch to MENU t select the (OTHERS) with the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial.

PB ZOOM (Playback zoom)

When you set this function to [ON], you can enlarge movie images about 1.1 to 5 times (still images about 1.5 to 5 times) with the handle zoom lever. The default setting is [OFF]. To end the zoom, press and hold the W side of the handle zoom lever until it stops.

zTips

•To move the zoom horizontally, press the SEL/ PUSH EXEC dial, then turn the dial. To move the zoom vertically, press the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial one more time, then turn the dial.

DATE REC

BOFF

Does not superimpose the date and time on images.

ON

Superimposes the date and time on images.

zTips

•When [DV WIDE REC] is set to [OFF], the date and time are displayed outside the 4:3 area but properly recorded on images.

•When you record in the HDV format, the date and time are displayed at different positions during recording and playback.

QUICK REC

You can slightly reduce the recording start point time when resuming recording by changing the POWER switch from OFF to ON.

BOFF

It takes some time to restart recording from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene is smooth.

ON ( )

The time shortens slightly until recording restarts from the state that the drum has stopped rotating, but the transition from the last recorded scene may not be smooth. Select this when you do not want to miss a recording chance.

zTips

•When this function is set to [ON], the interval between scenes freezes for a moment (editing on your computer is recommended).

•When the camcorder is left in standby for more than about 3 minutes, your camcorder exits from standby (the drum stops rotating) to prevent tape wear and battery loss. Since the power does not turn off, you can restart recording by pressing the REC START/STOP button again.

BEEP

BOFF

Cancels the melody.

ON

Activates a melody when you start/stop recording.REC LAMP[R] (Recording lamp [rear])

When you set this function to [OFF], you can turns off the rear camera recording lamp during recording. The default setting is [ON].

BATTERY TYPE

You can select the battery type to accurately display the remaining power of the battery installed.

BL SERIESSelect when using an L-series battery pack.GL SERIESSelect when using a GL-series battery pack.ANTON/BAUERSelect when using an ANTON/BAUER battery pack.

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