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Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a
normal zoom range of 1× to 30× magnification.
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a
magnification from 50× up to 1000×.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ D.ZOOM] >>
[50×] or [1000×].
OFF Optical zoom only (Up to 30×)
50× Digital zooming to 50×
1000× Digital zooming to 1000×
To Use the Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for
recording sounds.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >>
[ON].
• The [ ] Indication is displayed.
To Cancel the Zoom Microphone
Function
Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF].
Note:
• The Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
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To Stop the Self-timer in Progress
Press the [MENU] Button.
Notes:
• When [ BEEP SOUND] on the [ SETUP]
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in
the Self-timer Standby Mode.
• By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial,
the Self-timer Standby Mode is canceled.
• If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, the
maximum recordable pictures (max. 10 pictures)
are recorded. (p. 28)
Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.
You can zoom in up to 30× optically.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out) :
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in) :
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
• Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a
few seconds.
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Notes:
• When zooming in and taking a picture while holding
the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the
image stabilizer function.
• When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is
4.3 feet (1.3 meters) or further from the Camcorder.
• When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not
be focused easily.
• When the zoom magnification is 1×, the Camcorder
can focus on a subject approx. 0.8 inches (20 mm)
away from the lens.
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
2 Push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] or
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
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To Cancel the Self-timer
Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select [ ] again.
• The [SELF-TIMER OFF] is displayed.