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FURTHER
INFORMATION
Changing the Menu Settings (Continued)
Mode Menus Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
!
@ ZOOMZOOM
Set the maximum zoom ratio.
35X/OPTICAL / 40X/DYNAMIC* / [80X/
DIGITAL] / 800X/DIGITAL
* Dynamic zoom
The combination of optical and digital zoom
technology offers higher zoom ratio than optical
zoom without reducing the quality.
NOTE
Optical zoom is used up to [35X/OPTICAL]. Digital
zoom is used from more than [35X/OPTICAL] up to
the selected zoom ratio.
!
q DISDIS
Compensates for hand shake.
OFF: Deactivates the function.
[ON]
: Activates the function.
NOTE
•
Complete stabilization may not be possible if
hand shake is excessive, or depending on the
shooting conditions.
•
Switch off this mode when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
! #
GAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright
automatically when you record in
dark places. However, the overall
color tones appear greyish.
OFF: Deactivates the function.
AGC
: Electrically brightens the scene in dark
place.
[AUTO]
: Automatically brightens the scene
when it is dark. (Becomes brighter
than [AGC]. The motion of a subject
may look unnatural if recorded in some
condition.)
* ! mode only
!
! SELECT ASPECT RATIO
Select the aspect ratio for
videos.
[16:9]: Records videos in 16:9 size.
4:3:
Records videos in 4:3 size.
NOTE
•
If the [VIDEO QUALITY] is set to [ECONOMY],
you cannot record in 16:9 size.
•
If you want to copy the recorded videos onto
DVD discs, it is recommended not to mix 16:9
size videos and 4:3 size videos.
!
o WIND CUT
Reduces noise caused by wind.
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.
ON
: Activates the function.
!
AUTO SWITCH REC
MEDIA
OFF:
Deactivates the function.
[ON]:
Activates the function.