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Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
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ZOOM
ZOOM
Sets 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.
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DIS
DIS
Compensates for hand shake.
OFF
: Deactivates the function.
[ON]
: Activates the function.
NOTE
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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.
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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.)
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mode only
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SELECT ASPECT RATIO
Selects the aspect ratio for
videos.
[16:9]:
Records videos in 16:9 size.
4:3:
Records videos in 4:3 size.
NOTE
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If the [VIDEO QUALITY] is set to [ECONOMY],
you cannot record in 16:9 size.
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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.
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WIND CUT
Reduces noise caused by wind.
[OFF]
: Deactivates the function.
ON
: Activates the function.
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AUTO SWITCH REC
MEDIA
Switches recording media
automatically from Built-in
Memory to SD card and vice
versa after the the recording
medium in use is full.
OFF:
Deactivates the function.
[ON]:
Activates the function.
The switching time of the SD card and built-in
memory requires approximately 3 seconds. If there
are many videos and data in the SD card, it might
take up to a few minutes to perform the switch. No
video is recorded during that time.