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DIAL
VIEWFINDER
MODE
SYMBOL
INDICATION
Auto Mode Lock
Locks the camcorder in Full Auto mode, preventing
incorrect operation due to accidental button
pressing during shooting.
• In this mode the following controls are disabled;
Fade/Wipe, Wide, Title, Display, M.W.B (Manual
White Balance), Manual Focus, Focus Lock,
Exposure Control and MENU.
Auto Mode Release
Re-enables the controls that were disabled by Auto
Mode Lock.
Electronic Fog Filter
Makes the picture look misty white, as when an
external fog filter is attached to the lens. Softens the
image and gives it a “fancy“ look.
ND Effect
A black mist darkens the picture, as when an ND
filter is used. Helps to counter the effects of glare on
the subject.
Sepia
The scene being shot is recorded in sepia-tinted
(reddish-brown) monochrome, giving the effect of
an older movie. Use together with Wide (
Z
pg. 24)
for the authentic look of a classic Hollywood
movie.
DIAL
VIEWFINDER
MODE
SYMBOL
INDICATION
Twilight
Dusk, twilight scenery, fireworks, etc., look more
natural and dramatic. The following happens when
Twilight mode is selected:
•Auto gain control is turned off.
•White Balance is set to “
” (outdoor mode), but
can also be manually changed to another mode
(
Z
pg. 27).
•Auto Focus becomes available only in the range of
10 m to infinity. To focus when the subject-to-
camera distance is less than 10 m, use manual
focusing (
Z
pg. 21).
Sports
High shutter speed clearly captures fast-moving
action.
High-Speed Shutter (1/1000s., 1/2000s.)
Captures faster action than Sports mode.
Twilight
Twilight
Auto Mode Lock
LOCK
Auto Lock
Auto Mode Release
RELEASE
Auto Release
Electronic Fog Filter
FG : Fog
FG
ND Effect
ND : ND Effect
ND
Sepia
Sepia
Sports
Sports
1/2000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
1/2000
S 1/2000
2
1/1000 sec.
High Speed Shutter
1/1000
S 1/1000
1
