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You can magnify images up to 10 times the
original size with the power zoom lever.
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
z Tips
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 63) if you
want to zoom to a level greater than 10 × when
recording movies.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be
recorded with the Built-in microphone. You
can enjoy realistic sound when playing the
movie on devices that support 5.1ch surround
sound.
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound
1 Glossary (p. 105)
b Notes
• 5.1ch sound is converted to 2ch when played back
on your camcorder.
• To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded
with HD (high definition) image quality, you
need an AVCHD format device compatible with
5.1ch surround.
• When you connect your camcorder with an
HDMI cable (optional), the sound of movies
with HD (high definition) image quality is
automatically output in 5.1ch sound.
The sound of the movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality is converted to 2ch.
z Tips
• You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch
SURROUND] ( ) or [2ch STEREO]
( ) ([AUDIO MODE], p. 62).
Zooming
Close view: (Telephoto)
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
Built-in microphone