Recording Mode
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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.
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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 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.
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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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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.
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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 Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
Notes:
• The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more
the image quality is degraded.
• When the Card Recording mode is used, the Digital
Zoom Function cannot be used.
• White Balance cannot be set in the Digital Zoom
range.
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Push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] or
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
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