Recording Mode
35
Wide/Pro-Cinema Function
You can record images compatible with a
wide-screen format TV which has a Video
terminal.
The image looks vertically stretched on the
screen of the Camcorder.
≥
The aspect ratio of the playback images in the
tape differs depending on the TV to be
connected.
Wide Function
The image is recorded with an aspect ratio of
16:9.
1
Press the [WIDE/PRO-CINEMA] Button
(7)
.
≥
The [WIDE] Indication appears.
Pro-Cinema Function
In addition to the effects on Wide Function,
images are recorded at a rate of 30 frames a
second similar to cinema quality.
1
Press the [WIDE/PRO-CINEMA] Button
(7)
twice.
≥
The [PRO.CINE]/[FRAME] Indication
appears.
To Cancel the Wide/Pro-Cinema Function
Press the [WIDE/PRO-CINEMA] Button until the
[WIDE] or [PRO.CINE]/[FRAME] Indication
disappears.
≥
For other notes concerning this item, see
-77-
.
Cinema Function
This function is used for recording a cinema-like
image.
1
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
WIDE/
PRO-CINEMA
(7)
WIDE/
PRO-CINEMA
(7)
MENU
STILL
FADE
ENTER
(16)
≥
Black bars appear at the top and bottom of
the screen.
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>
[RECORDING] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥
For other notes concerning this item, see
-77-
.
Recording in Special Situations
(Program AE)
You can select optimal automatic exposure under
specific recording situations.
1
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch
(31)
to [MANUAL].
≥
The [MNL] Indication appears.
2
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA]
>> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([
5
],
[
7
], [
4
], [
Ω
] or [
º
]).
≥
The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
1) [
5
] Sports Mode
≥
For recording scenes involving quick
movements, such as sports scenes.
2) [
7
] Portrait Mode
≥
Use when you want to make people
(subjects) stand out from the background.
3) [
4
] Low Light Mode
≥
For brightening a dark scene.
4) [
Ω
] Spotlight Mode
≥
For recording a subject under a spotlight.
CINEMA
AUTO
MANUAL
AE LOCK
(31)
MENU
STILL
FADE
ENTER
(16)
1)
3)
2)
4)
5)
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