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Menu Screen Explanations (cont.)
WIDE
MODE
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.
appears. 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.
•“CINEMA” mode is effective only when the
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is
set to “VIDEO”.
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.
•“SQUEEZE” mode is effective only when the
VIDEO/MEMORY
Switch is
set to “VIDEO”.
Disengages the function which cuts down on noise created by wind.
Helps cut down on noise created by wind. “
” appears. The quality of
the sound will change. This is normal.
Even though not heard while shooting, shutter sound is recorded on the
tape.
The beep sounds when the power is turned on or off, and at the beginning
and end of recording. Also to activate the shutter sound effect (
pg. 28,
52).
Instead of a beep, a melody sounds when any operation is performed. It
also activates the shutter sound effect (
pg. 28, 52).
The tally lamp remains off at all times.
The tally lamp comes on to signal the start of recording.
Automatic demonstration will not take place.
Demonstrates certain functions such as Program 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, demonstra-
tion 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:
●
If a tape is in the camcorder, the demonstration cannot be turned on.
●
“DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the camcorder power is turned
off.
●
If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions will not be available.
After viewing demo, set to “OFF”.
OFF
CINEMA
SQUEEZE
OFF
ON
MANUAL
OFF
BEEP
MELODY
BEEP
DEMO
MODE
OFF
ON
TALLY
OFF
ON
SYSTEM
USING MENUS FOR DETAILED ADJUSTMENT
(cont.)
