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    Video • 31
    Selecting the Zoom Type
    Options
     Default value
     
    [  MENU]   
    [  CAMERA SETUP]   
    [ZOOM TYPE]   Desired option 
    NOTES
    • The range of the advanced zoom will  change depending on the aspect ratio of 
    the scene 
    ( 30).
    •  Advanced zoom cannot be  selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to 
    [ OFF]. 
    Using the Zoom
    Move the zoom lever toward  W to 
    zoom out (wide-angle). Move it 
    toward  T to zoom in (telephoto).
    Press gently for slower zooms; press 
    harder for faster zooms. You can also 
    set [ZOOM SPEED] ( 68) to one of 
    three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 
    the slowest).
    NOTES
    • Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the  subject. At full wide-angle, you can focus 
    on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).
    • When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to  [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be 
    faster in record pause mode than when 
    actually recording.
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    [OPTICAL] (37x) 
    The zoom range is limited to the optical 
    magnification ratio of the lens.
    [ADVANCED] (Advanced Zoom)
    In addition to the optical zoom range, the 
    camcorder processes the image digitally to obtain 
    a larger zoom range without any deterioration in 
    image quality. When recording movies with a 
    16:9 aspect ratio, the angle of view will change. 
    Refer to the table in the NOTES section.
    [DIGITAL] (2000x)
    When this option is selected, the camcorder will 
    switch to digital zoom (light blue area on the 
    zoom indicator) when you zoom in beyond the 
    optical zoom range (white area on the zoom 
    indicator). With the digital zoom the image is 
    processed digitally so image quality will 
    deteriorate the more you zoom in.
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    [WIDESCREEN] set to [  ON] (16:9)   48x* 
     41x**
    * The angle of view will be wider at both full telephoto and full wide-angle.
    ** The angle of view will be wider at full  wide-angle.
    [WIDESCREEN] set to [  OFF] (4:3)
     55x 
     Not available
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    W  Zoom out
    Zoom in
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    32 • Video
    Quick Start Function
    When you close the LCD panel with the 
    camcorder set to a recording mode, the 
    camcorder enters the standby mode. In 
    standby mode the camcorder consumes 
    only about half the power used when 
    recording, saving energy when you are 
    using a battery pack. Additionally, when 
    you open the LCD panel, the camcorder 
    is ready to start recording in 
    approximately 1 second*, ensuring you 
    do not miss important shooting 
    opportunities.
    * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.
    1With the camcorder on and the 
    CAMERA indicator lit up in green, 
    close the LCD panel.
    • If you are using the viewfinder and 
    the LCD panel is closed, press   to enter the standby 
    mode.
    • A beep will sound and the  CAMERA indicator will change to 
    orange to indicate the camcorder 
    entered the standby mode.
    2When you wish to resume 
    recording, open the LCD panel.
    • The CAMERA indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready 
    to record.
    • You can also press   to  resume recording using the 
    viewfinder with the LCD panel 
    closed.
    IMPORTANT
    Do not disconnect the power source while 
    the camcorder is in standby mode 
    (
    CAMERA indicator is lit in orange). 
    NOTES
    • If you close the LCD panel under some 
    circumstances (for example, while the 
    DISC access indicator is flashing or a 
    menu is being displayed), the camcorder 
    may not enter standby mode. Check that 
    the 
    CAMERA indicator changes to 
    orange.
    • The camcorder will shut off if left in  standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless 
    of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 71). To 
    restore the power if the camcorder shut 
    off, turn the   switch toward MODE 
    and release it, or turn the camcorder off 
    and then on again.
    • You can select the length of time until  shut-off or turn off the Quick Start 
    function altogether with the [QUICK 
    START] setting ( 71).
    • Performing any of the following actions  while the camcorder is in standby mode 
    will reactivate the camcorder.
    - Opening the disc compartment cover.
    - Changing the position of the  /  switch.
    - Turning the   switch toward  MODE.
    Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene 
    Recorded
    Even in   mode you can play 
    back the last scene recorded in order to 
    check it. If you are using a DVD-RW 
    disc, you can also delete the scene 
    while reviewing it.
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    VIEWFINDER
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    1Press   to display the joystick 
    guide.
    If   does not appear on the joystick 
    guide, repeatedly push the joystick 
    ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it.
    2Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
    The camcorder plays back the last 
    scene (but without sound) and 
    returns to record pause mode.
    Deleting a Scene After Recording It
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:  DVD-RW
    After recording a scene:
    1Review the scene as described in 
    the previous section.
    2While reviewing the scene, select 
    ( )   and press  .
    3Select ( ) [YES] and press  .
    NOTES
    • Avoid any other operations on the  camcorder while the scene is being 
    deleted.
    • You will not be able to delete the last  scene if after the scene was recorded 
    you changed the operating mode, turned 
    off the camcorder or removed the disc.
    Basic Playback
    Playing Back the Video
    1Move the  /  switch to   
    (movies).
    2Turn the   switch to ON, then 
    turn it toward MODE and release it 
    to set the camcorder in PLAY 
    mode.
    • The green PLAY indicator will turn on.
    • The scene index screen appears.
    3Move ( ,  ) the selection 
    frame to the scene you want to 
    play back. 
    4Press   to begin the playback.
    • Playback will start from the scene  selected and continue until the end 
    of the last scene recorded.
    • Push the joystick ( ) toward  /  to pause the playback.
    Basic Playback
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    • Push the joystick ( ) toward   to 
    stop the playback and return to the 
    scene index screen.
    During the playback of a scene:  
    [
     SPEAKER VOL.] 
    Adjust ( ) the volume 
    NOTES
    • Depending on the recording conditions,  you may notice brief stops in video or 
    sound playback between scenes.
    • This camcorder can play back discs  recorded with this camcorder. You may 
    not be able to correctly play back discs 
    recorded with other camcorders or discs 
    created with a computer.
    • When playing back a finalized disc,  depending on the number of scenes, it 
    may take a few seconds before the index 
    screen appears.
    • Sound from the speaker will be muted  when the LCD panel is closed in order to 
    use the viewfinder for playback.
    Special playback modes
    Use the joystick guide to enter the 
    special playback modes. There is no 
    sound during the special playback 
    modes.
    Fast playback
    During normal playback, push the 
    joystick ( ) toward   or ( ) toward  . Push it in the same direction again 
    to increase the playback speed.
    Slow playback
    In playback pause mode, push the 
    joystick ( ) toward   or ( ) toward  . 
    Push it in the same direction again to 
    increase the playback speed 1/8 
    → 1/4 
    the normal speed.
    Ending special playback modes
    During any special playback mode, push 
    the joystick ( ) toward  / .
    NOTES
    During some special playback modes, you 
    may notice some anomalies (blocky video 
    artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback 
    picture.
    TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
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    Deleting Scenes
    If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can 
    delete those scenes that you are not 
    interested in keeping.
    Deleting a Single Scene
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
    From the original index screen, select 
    ( ,  ) the scene to delete.
     
    [ DELETE] 
     [YES]
    Deleting All Scenes
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
    To delete all the scenes from the original 
    index screen, perform the following 
    procedure. This will delete also the 
    entire playlist.
     
    [  MENU]
     
    [ DISC OPERATIONS] 
    [DEL.ALL MOVIES] 
     [YES] 
    IMPORTANT
    Be careful when deleting original 
    recordings. Once deleted, original scenes 
    cannot be recovered.
    NOTES
    • You may not be able to delete scenes  shorter than 5 seconds. To delete such 
    scenes you must initialize the disc 
    ( 47), in the process deleting all the 
    recordings on the disc.
    • Do not change the position of the    switch or the  /  switch while the 
    scene is being deleted (while the DISC 
    access indicator is on or flashing).
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    36 • Video
    Addition al Fu nction s
    : Special Scene Recording Programs
    Recording in a very bright ski resort or 
    capturing the full colors of a sunset or a 
    fireworks display becomes as easy as 
    selecting a Special Scene recording 
    program. For details about the available 
    options, refer to the sidebar on page 37.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch:
     
    [  PROGRAM AE] 
    [ PORTRAIT]  Press  to 
    display the Special Scene (SCN) 
    recording programs 
    Desired recording program 
    NOTES
    • [ PORTRAIT]/[  SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[  SNOW]
    - The picture may not appear smooth during playback.
    • [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in ( T).
    •[  NIGHT] - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
    - Picture quality may not be as good as  in other modes.
    - White points may appear on the  screen.
    - Autofocus may not work as well as in  other modes. In such case, adjust the 
    focus manually.
    • [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. 
    Check the image on the screen.
    •[ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure 
    to use a tripod especially in   mode, as the shutter 
    speed slows down.
    • Do not set the mode switch to    during the actual recording of a scene; 
    the brightness of the picture may change 
    abruptly.
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    [  PORTRAIT]
    The camcorder 
    uses a large 
    aperture, achieving 
    a focus on the 
    subject while blurring other distracting 
    details.[ SPORTS]
    Use this mode to 
    record sports 
    scenes such as 
    tennis or golf.
    [  NIGHT]
    Use this mode to 
    record in dimly lit 
    places. [ SNOW]
    Use this mode to 
    record in bright ski 
    resorts. It prevents 
    the subject from 
    being underexposed.
    [  BEACH]
    Use this mode to 
    record on a sunny 
    beach. It prevents 
    the subject from 
    being underexposed. [ SUNSET]
    Use this mode to 
    record sunsets in 
    vibrant colors.
    [  SPOTLIGHT]
    Use this mode to 
    record spotlit 
    scenes. [  FIREWORKS]
    Use this mode to 
    record fireworks.
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    Flexible Recording: Changing the 
    Shutter Speed 
    Select the [ PROGRAM AE] recording 
    program to use functions like the white 
    balance or image effects, or use  
    [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] to give priority 
    to the shutter speed.
    Use faster shutter speeds to record 
    subjects moving quickly; use slower 
    shutter speeds to add motion blur, 
    emphasizing the feel of movement.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch:
    Options Default value
     
    [  PROGRAM AE] 
    Desired recording program 
    When you select [ SHUTTER-
    PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear 
    next to the recording program icon.
    1 If the joystick guide appears on the  screen, press   to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to 
    the desired value.
    Shutter speed guidelines
    Note that on screen only the 
    denominator is displayed – [ 250] 
    indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 
    second, etc.
    * m od e o nly .
    **  mode only.
    NOTES
    • [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
    - When setting the shutter speed, the number displayed will flash if the 
    shutter speed selected is not 
    appropriate for the recording 
    conditions. In such case, select a 
    different value.
    - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark  places, you can obtain a brighter 
    image, but the image quality may be 
    lower, and the autofocus may not work 
    well.
    - The image may flicker when recording  with fast shutter speeds.
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    [  PROGRAM AE]
    The camcorder automatically adjusts the 
    aperture and shutter speed to obtain the 
    optimal exposure for the subject.
    [  SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
    Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder 
    automatically sets the appropriate aperture 
    value.
    TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED
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    1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
    To record in dimly lit places.
    1/60
    To record under most ordinary conditions.
    1/100
    To record indoor sports scenes.
    1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**
    To record from within a moving car or train or to 
    shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller 
    coasters.
    1/2000**
    To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
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    -Recording movies under fluorescent lights: 
    If the screen starts to flicker, select 
    [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the 
    shutter speed to 1/100.
    • Do not set the mode switch to    during the actual recording of a scene; 
    the brightness of the picture may change 
    abruptly.
    LCD Video Light
    You can use the brightness of the LCD 
    screen (LCD video light) to record in 
    completely dark places. For a brighter 
    picture, we recommend keeping a 
    distance of about 20 cm – 60 cm (8 in. – 
    2 ft.) from the subject and/or using the 
    [
     NIGHT] recording program.
    1Turn on the LCD video light.
     
    [  LCD LIGHT OFF]   
    [  LCD LIGHT ON]   
    Press  
    2Rotate the LCD panel toward the 
    lens and point it in the direction of 
    the subject.
    3Press   to turn on the 
    viewfinder.
    Use the viewfinder to continue 
    recording.
    1Using the viewfinder, repeat step 1 
    above, selecting [  LCD LIGHT 
    OFF] instead.
    Closing the LCD panel will also turn 
    off the LCD video light.
    2Press   to turn off the 
    viewfinder's display.
    Self Timer
    1Activate the self timer.
      [  MENU]   
    [  CAMERA SETUP]   
    [SELF TIMER]   [  ON  ] 
    • Set [SELF TIMER] to [  OFF] to  cancel the self timer. 
    2Press   to close the menu.
     appears.
    3Press   on the camcorder to 
    start recording.
    The camcorder starts recording video 
    (  mode) or records a still 
    image (  mode) after a 
    10-second countdown. The 
    countdown appears on the screen.
    NOTES
    Once the countdown has begun, you can 
    press   again or turn off the 
    camcorder to cancel the self timer.
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    VIEWFINDER
    TO TURN OFF THE LCD VIDEO LIGHT
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    Start/Stop
    Start/Stop
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    Manual Exposure Adjustment
    At times, backlit subjects may appear 
    too dark (underexposed) or subjects 
    under very strong lights may appear too 
    bright or glaring (overexposed). To 
    correct this, you can manually adjust the 
    exposure.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch: (except for the 
    [ FIREWORKS] recording program).
    1Press   to display the joystick 
    guide.
    If [EXP] does not appear on the 
    joystick guide, repeatedly push the 
    joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display 
    it.
    2Push the joystick ( ) toward 
    [EXP].
    • The exposure adjustment indicator   and the neutral value “±0” 
    appear on the screen.
    • The adjustment range and the  length of the exposure adjustment 
    indicator will vary depending on the 
    initial brightness of the picture.
    • If you operate the zoom, the  brightness of the image may 
    change.
    3Adjust ( ) the brightness of the 
    image as necessary and press  .
    • The exposure adjustment indicator 
    will change to white and the 
    exposure will be locked. • During exposure lock, press   
    and push the joystick ( ) toward 
    [EXP] again to return the camcorder 
    to automatic exposure.
    Manual Focus Adjustment
    Autofocus may not work well on the 
    following subjects. In such case, focus 
    manually.
    • Reflective surfaces
    • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines
    • Fast moving subjects
    • Through wet windows
    • Night scenes
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Adjust the zoom before you start the 
    procedure.
    Mode switch:
    1Press   to display the joystick 
    guide.
    If [FOCUS] does not appear on the 
    joystick guide, repeatedly push the 
    joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display 
    it.
    2Push the joystick ( ) toward 
    [FOCUS]. 
    “MF” appears.
    3Adjust ( ) the focus as 
    necessary and press  .
    • The focus will be locked.
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