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Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
RECORDING
Advanced Features For Video And D.S.C. (cont.)
DIS
5S
TELE
MACRO
WIDE
MODE
MANUAL MENU
CAMERA MENU
SELF-
TIMER
Demonstrates certain functions such as Programme AE with special effects, etc., and can
be used to confirm how these functions operate. When “DEMO. MODE” is set to “ON”
and the Menu Screen is closed, demonstration starts.
Performing any operation during the demonstration stops the demonstration temporarily.
If no operation is performed for more than 1 minute after that, the demonstration will
resume.
NOTES:
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If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
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“DEMO. MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned off.
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If “DEMO. MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available. After viewing
demo, set to “OFF”.
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
“PROGRESSIVE SCAN” lights on the camcorder when using the AC Power Adapter/
Charger as a power supply unit, and lights for approx. 5 seconds when using the battery
pack. The indicator colour depends on the Shooting Mode Dial position. VIDEO or PS:
Red, DUAL: Purple, VGA or XGA: Blue The Power Switch should be set to “
” or
“
”.
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-shake, particularly at high
magnification.
NOTES:
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Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand shake is excessive, or under the
following conditions:
• When shooting subjects with vertical or horizontal stripes.
• When shooting dark or dim subjects.
• When shooting subjects with excessive backlighting.
• When shooting scenes with movement in various directions.
• When shooting scenes with low-contrast backgrounds.
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Switch off this mode when recording with the camcorder on a tripod.
●
The “
” indicator blinks or goes out if the Stabiliser cannot be used.
Refer to “Self-Timer” (
Z
pg. 36).
Refer to “5-Second Recording” (
Z
pg. 37).
Allows you to record a few frames only. By using an inanimate object and changing its
position between shots, you can record the subject as though it is moving (
Z
pg. 37).
Usually the distance to a subject where the lens is in focus depends on the zoom magnifica-
tion. Unless there is a distance more than 1m to the subject, the lens is out of focus at the
maximum telephoto setting. When set to “ON”, you can shoot a subject as large as possible
at a distance of approx. 60 cm.
• Depending on the zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.
Records with no change in the screen ratio. For playback on a TV with a normal screen
ratio.
Inserts black bands at the top and bottom of the screen. During playback on wide-screen
TVs, the black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are cut and the screen ratio
becomes 16:9. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen TV’s instruction
manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder, black bands
are inserted at the top and bottom of the screen and the image appears like a letterboxed
16:9 movie.
• The “CINEMA” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “VIDEO”
or “PS”.
For playback on TVs with an aspect ratio of 16:9. Naturally expands the image to fit the
screen without distortion.
appears. When using this mode, refer to your wide-screen
TV’s instruction manual. During playback/recording on 4:3 TVs/LCD monitor/viewfinder,
the image is elongated vertically.
• The “SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to
“VIDEO” or “PS”.
“S-W” appears. The zoom range is extended beyond the maximum optical zoom wide
angle range. This mode’s wide angle setting is equivalent to using a 0.7X wide
conversion lens. Zooming is possible from 0.7X to 10X. This mode is suitable for
shooting in a small room.
• The “PS WIDE” mode is effective only when the Shooting Mode Dial is set to “PS”.
SIDE LED
OFF
CINEMA
SQUEEZE
PS WIDE
: Factory-preset
ON
OFF
DEMO.
MODE
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
5S
ANIM.
OFF
ON
