Useful Features
Camera Recording
Useful Features
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Digital Image
Stabilization (DIS)
The digital image stabilization (DIS) function al-
lows you to stabilize the image by electronically
compensating for relatively minor image shak-
ing that is often annoying in close-up shots.
1
In Camera mode, press the MENU
button to display the menu screen.
2
Press
l
or
m
on the Operation
button to select
Y
, then press the
centre of the Operation button.
3
Press
l
or
m
to select “DIS”, then
press the centre of the Operation
button.
4
Press
l
or
m
to select “ON”, then
press the centre of the Operation button.
5
Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
• The DIS indicator only appears when
the on-screen indicators are turned on.
To cancel DIS function
Select “OFF” in step 4 above. The
z
indicator will disappear.
Notes:
• The DIS function cannot compensate for
excessive image shaking.
• When image shaking does not occur (e.g.
when using the camcorder on a tripod), turn
off the DIS function. The picture will appear
more natural when the DIS function is off.
S E T T I N G 2
D I S
ON
O F F
A U D I O MO D E
R E T U R N
W I N D
P A U S E
ON
D I S
Wide Mode
The wide screen function lets you record
scenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie
shown in a theater. The top and bottom of
the picture are masked with black bands to
produce an effective screen aspect ratio of
16:9.
1
In Camera mode, press the MENU
button to display the menu screen.
2
Press
l
or
m
on the Operation
button to select
T
, then press the
centre of the Operation button.
3
Press
l
or
m
to select “WIDE
MODE”, then press the centre of the
Operation button.
4
Press
l
or
m
to select “ON”, then
press the centre of the Operation
button.
• The picture is displayed with the top
and bottom portions masked.
5
Press the MENU button to turn off the
menu screen.
To return to normal screen
Select “OFF” in step 4 above.
S E T T I N G 1
Q K .
D G T L
R E T U R N
Z O OM
T A P E
S P E E D
R E T U R N
O F F
ON
W I D E MOD E
WIDE MODE
ON
Wide screen
DIS indicator
Normal screen
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