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5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. 
❍Keep at least 3.28 ft. (1m) to the subject. At wide-angle, you can foc\
us on a
subject as close as 0.39 in. (1cm).
❍ A zoom indicator appears for 4 seconds. It extends in light blue when th\
e
digital zoom is set to 88 ×/80 ×/72 ×, and extends further in dark blue when set
to 440 ×/400 ×/360 ×.
❍ Digital zoom cannot be used in the Night mode and Super Night (ZR70 MC)\
mode.
❍ Digital zoom cannot be used when the multi-image screen...

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Using the LCD Screen
1. Push the OPEN button at the LCD
panel and open the LCD panel.
The LCD screen switches on and the
viewfinder switches off. 
2. Rotate the LCD panel and choose theangle of the screen. 
You can rotate the LCD panel so that the
screen faces in the same direction as the lens
( 33), or push it flat against the camcorder with the screen facing outward.
3. Close the LCD panel after use. 
• Close the LCD panel firmly until it clicks. 
• The LCD screen switches...

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Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Screen
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the selector dial to select [DISPLAY SET UP] andpress the selector dial.
3. Turn the selector dial to select [BRIGHTNESS] and press the selector dial.
4. Turn the selector dial and adjust the level.
Turn the selector dial up to make the screen brighter and down to make it darker.
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect that...

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1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the selector dial to select [DISPLAY SET UP] and press the selector
dial.
3. Turn the selector dial to select [LCD MIRROR] and press the selector dial.
4. Turn the selector dial to select [OFF].
5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.
When [LCD MIRROR] is set to [ON], most screen displays appear mirror reversed.

CARD PLAY (VCR)
CARD CAMERA
PLAY (VCR)CAMERA
LCD MIRROR••ONDISPLAY SET UP( 44)  

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Searching and Reviewing when Recording
Record Review
In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few se\
conds of your
recording to check if it has been recorded properly.
Press and release the c(record review) button.
The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds,
and returns to record pause mode.
Record Search
In record pause mode, this function allows you to play back the tape (f\
orward or
reverse) to locate the point where you wish...

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Tips for Making Better Videos
Holding the Camcorder
For maximum stability, grip the camcorder in your right hand and keep your right
elbow pressed against your body. If necessary, support the camcorder with your left
hand. Be careful that your fingers do not touch the microphone or lens.
For More Stability
Lighting
When recording outdoors, we recommend
recording with the sun at your back.
❍ When using a tripod, do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as
it may...

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Playing Back a Tape
When you use the LCD screen for playback, the camcorder plays back the s\
ound via
built-in speaker. The built-in speaker is monaural. Use headphones for stereo sound or
when using the viewfinder for playback.
Preparations
Connect a power source. Load a cassette.
Playback
1. Set the camcorder to PLAY (VCR)mode.
2. Open the LCD panel.
You can also close the LCD panel with the
screen facing outward.
3. Press the  `button to rewind the
tape.
To fast forward...

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Special Playback Modes
Special playback modes (except of playback pause and fast/rewind playba\
ck) can only
be operated with the wireless controller.
e /a (Playback Pause) 
To pause playback, press the  e/a button. Press the  e/a button to resume playback.
The camcorder goes into stop mode after 5 minutes in playback pause mode\
.
1 (Fast Forward Playback) /  `(Rewind Playback)
Plays back the tape at 9.5 times normal speed (forward or reverse). Pr\
ess and hold the
button...

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Playing Back with the Built-in Speaker/Headphones
When using the built-in speaker, make sure that “H” is not displayed on the
screen. When using the headphones, make sure that “ H” is displayed. Change
the setting as necessary following the procedure below.
Switching the AV/Headphones Terminal
1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.
2. Turn the selector dial to select [VCR SET UP] and
press the selector dial.
3. Turn the selector dial to select [AV/PHONES] and press the...

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Adjusting the Volume
*Headphone volume only.
Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume, and
down to lower the volume.
• A volume bar appears for 4 seconds.
• You can turn off the volume completely by turning the selector
dial down until OFF appears. Turn the selector dial up to increase the volume again.
❍ Sound may become distorted when the volume is turned up too high.
❍ The headphone volume can be adjusted in all operating modes.
❍ The camcorder retains the setting...
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