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FOCUS Refer to “Focusing” (੬ pg. 36, 37).
EXPOSURE Refer to “Exposure Control” and “Iris Lock” (੬ pg. 38, 39).
W.BALANCE Refer to “White Balance Adjustment” and “Manual White Balance Operation” (੬ pg. 40, 41).
FADER/WIPE Refer to “Fade/Wipe Effects” (੬ pg. 31 – 33).
P.AE/EFFECT Refer to “Programme AE With Special Effects” (੬ pg. 34, 35).
FLASH ADJ. Refer to “Flash Brightness Adjustment” (੬ pg. 27).
TO MODE MENU
Refer to “Mode Menu Explanations” below.
Recording Menu Explanations
REC MODE Allows you to set the recording mode (SP or LP) depending on your preference (੬ pg. 10).
WIDE MODE OFF Select “OFF” when you want to use neither “SQUEEZE” nor “CINEMA”.
SQUEEZE
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the
screen without distortion. appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-
screen TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/
viewfinder, the image is elongated vertically.
CINEMA
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-
screen TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen
ratio becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands
are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a
letterboxed 16:9 movie.
ZOOM 10X When set to “10X” while using digital zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 10X
since digital zoom will be disengaged.
40X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 10 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 40 times
digital magnification.
100X Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By digitally processing and magnifying images,
zooming is possible from 10 times (the optical zoom limit), to a maximum of 100 times
digital magnification.
DIS To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high
magnification.
NOTES:
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Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the
following conditions:
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When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
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When shooting dark or dim subjects.
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When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
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When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
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When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
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Switch off the Digital Image Stabiliser (DIS) when recording with the camcorder on a
tripod.
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The “ ” indicator appears blinking if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
GAIN UP AGC This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode. The overall appearance may be
grainy, but the image is bright.
AUTO The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 — 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in
low or poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the
AGC mode, but the subject’s movements are not smooth or natural. When set to this
mode, “ ” is displayed.
OFF Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no picture brightness adjustment.
SELF-TIMER Refer to “Self-Timer” (੬ pg. 23).
FLASH Refer to “Snapshot Flash (Auto Flash)” (੬ pg. 26).
TO DATE/TIME MENU
Refer to “Date/Time Menu Explanations” (੬ pg. 30).
TO SYSTEM MENU
Refer to “System Menu Explanations” (੬ pg. 30).
Mode Menu Explanations
ON
OFF
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