Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE100U Operating Instructions
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21 Preparation 20 Setting-upProjection methodsThe projector can be set up so that any one of the following four projection methods can be used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu. Refer to page 38 for details.) FRONT/REARFRONT REAR (Factory default setting) NOTE: BYou will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PKE100) when using the ceiling installation method.Projector positionThe projection range of this projector is 1.2 m – 7.4 m. The lower edge of the projected image falls about 0.1 m from the center of the lens. For details about projected image distances, refer to page 51.DESK/CEILING DESK CEILING Example of connecting to equipment compatible with YP BPR(C BC R) signals L | AUDIO | RAUDIO VIDEO INPC IN VIDEO S2 VIDEOL | AUDIO | RY PB/CBPR/CR COMPONENT IN NOTE: BRefer to page 49 for a list of compatible YP BPRsignals which can be input to the projector.DVD player To YP BPR output To audio output 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 Minimum DistanceMaximum Distance Screen Size (16:9) Projection Distance Unit: m 1.01 m(40) 1.52 m(60) 2.03 m(80) 2.54 m(100) 3.81 m(150) 5.08 m(200)
YPBPR S-VIDEOVIDEOPC R AC IN ~OFF ON VIDEO INPC IN MAIN POWER VIDEO S2 VIDEO COR AC IN ~OFF ON VIDEO INPC IN MAIN POWER VIDEO S2 VIDEO STANDBY(R) ON(G) LAMP TEMP POWER KEYSTONE VOLU M INPUT DIGITAL ZOOMENTERMENU F MUTEINPUT ASPECTVOLUME STANDBY(R) ON(G) LAMP TEMP POWER KEYSTONE VOLUM INPUT DIGITAL ZOOMENTERMENU F MUTEINPUT ASPECTVOLUME Basic Operation 23 22 Turning off the power# Hold down the POWER button for at least 0.5 seconds or press the POWER button twice to turn off the power. The lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected. (The power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange.) $Wait until the power indicator on the projector illuminates red (until the cooling fan stops). Do not in any way cut power to the projector while the cooling fan is still operating. Be careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet or turn off in-line switches such as tabletop power switches. %Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “O” side to turn off the power. NOTE: BAfter the power is turned off, the lamp unit will take some time to cool down. If you turn the power back on again before the lamp unit has cooled down, the lamp unit may not turn on straight away, but it will turn on automatically after a short period. (During this time, the power indicator on the projector will flash orange.) BWhen the projector is in standby mode (the power indicator on the projector is illuminated red), the projector will still draw a maximum 0.7 W of power, even when the cooling fan has stopped. BIf the MAIN POWER switch is accidentally turned off while the projector is being used, the lamp unit may not turn on straight away after the power is turned back on. In such cases, the lamp unit will turn back on automatically after a short period. (During this time, the power indicator on the projector will flash green.) BA tinkling sound may be heard while the power indicator is turned off, but this is not a sign of a malfunction. Starting to useTurning on the powerPlease ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 18 – 21.) #Remove the lens cover. $Connect the accessory power cord. %Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “|” side to turn on the power. The power indicator on the projector will illuminate red. &Press the POWER button. The power indicator on the projector will flash green. After a short period, the button will illuminate green, and a picture will be projected.' Turn on the power of all connected devices. Start the Play function a device such as a DVD player. (Press the INPUT select button to select the input signal. The input signal selected will change as shown at below-right each time an input select button is pressed. Zoom Focus )While pressing the adjuster buttons, adjust the forward/back angle of tilt of the projector. If there is keystone distortion in the projected images, carry out keystone correction as described on page 29. *Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the projected image focus and size.
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Basic Operation
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When a YP
BPRsignal is being
input
When a PC signal is being input
PICTURE
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1
SELCT ADJ ESC
PICTURE
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
SIGNAL MODE 525I
SELCT ADJ ESC
PICTURE
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
W-BAL R 0
W-BAL G 0
W-BAL B 0
SIGNAL MODE SVGA
SELCT ADJ ESCPICTURE menu (page 34)
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal
is being input
When a PC signal is being input POSITION
H-POSI 0
V-POSI 0
ASPECT 16:9
SELCT ENTER ESC
POSITION
H-POSI 0
V-POSI 0
DOT CLK 0
CLK PHASE 0
ASPECT 4:3
AUTO SETUP
SELCT ENTER ESC
POSITION menu (page 36)
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/
YP
BPRsignal is being input
On-screen menusMenu screensThe various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by
selecting the operations from on-screen menus.
The general arrangement of these menus is shown below.
MAIN MENU
OPTION menu (page 37)
LANGUAGE menu (page 33) SHUTTER function
(page 33)
NOTE:
BThe remote control unit must be
used to manipulate on-screen
menus.
BKeystone distortion of the on-
screen display will not be
corrected.
MENU
KEYSTONE
PICTURE
POSITION
SHUTTER
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SELCT ENTER
OPTION
OSD ON
PC PRIORITY NORMAL
BACK COLOR BLACK
4:3 H-POS CENTER
FRONT/REAR FRONT
DESK/CEILING DESK
LAMP POWER HIGH
LAMP RUNTIME 5H
FUNCTION INDEX
SELCT ADJ ESC
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
SELCT ENTER ESCKeystone correction
(page 29)
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Returning a setting to
the factory defaultIf you press the NORM button on
the remote control unit, you can
return settings to the factory default
settings. However, the operation of
this function varies depending on
which screen is being displayed.
BWhen a menu screen is being
displayed
All items displayed will be returned
to their factory default settings, and
the bar scale will appear white.BWhen an individual adjustment
screen is being displayed
Only the item displayed will be
returned to the factory default
setting, and the bar scale will
appear white.
NOTE:
BTriangle symbols above and
below a menu bar indicate the
factory default setting. Items
which do not have these triangle
symbols cannot be returned to
the factory default setting.
Indicates the standard factory
default setting
Indicates the current adjustment
value
BThe positions of triangle symbols
vary depending on the type of
signal being input.
Using the freeze functionThe picture will alternate between a still picture and a moving picture each
time the F(function) button on the remote control unit is pressed.
Still picture Moving picture
Menu operation guide#Press the MENU button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be
displayed.
$Press the F F
or G G
arrow
buttons to select an item.
Selected items will be displayed
in blue.
%Press the ENTER button to
accept the selection.
The selected menu screen or
adjustment screen will then be
displayed.
(Example: PICTURE menu)
MENU
KEYSTONE
PICTURE
POSITION
SHUTTER
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SELCT ENTER MENU
KEYSTONE
PICTURE
POSITION
SHUTTER
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SELCT ENTER
PICTURE
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1
SELCT ADJ ESC
&Press the F F
or G G
buttons to
select an item, and then press
the I I
or H H
buttons to change
or adjust the setting.
An individual adjustment screen
such as the one shown below will
be displayed for bar-scale items.
The bar scale will turn green
when any adjustment changes
the setting from the factory set
value.Unavailable on-screen
menu itemsThis projector has unadjustable
items and unusable functions
depending on the signal being input.
When an item cannot be adjusted or
a function cannot be used, the
corresponding on-screen menu
display does not appear, and the
item or function will not work even if
the ENTER button is pressed.Returning to the
previous screenIf you press the MENU button while
a menu screen is being displayed,
the display will return to the
previous screen.
If you press the MENU button while
the MAIN MENU screen is being
displayed, the MAIN MENU screen
will be cleared.BRIGHT 0
Select FREEZE from the FUNCTION item in the OPTION menu to use this
function. (Refer to page 38.) PICTURE
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1
SELCT ADJ ESC
BRIGHT 0
29 Basic Operation 28 Correcting keystone distortionWhen either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distotion will affect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the following procedure. #Use the KEYSTONE buttons to obtain image balance. You can also correct keystone distortion by selecting the KEYSTONE item in the MAIN MENU and pressing ENTER. Picture condition Operation Press the or H H button. Press the or I I button. $Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen. NOTE: BKeystone distortion can be corrected to ±30°of the angle of tilt for the projector. However, the greater the correction amount, the more the picture quality will deteriorate, and the harder it will become to achieve a good level of focus. To obtain the best picture quality, set up the projector and screen in such a way that the amount of keystone correction required is as minimal as possible. BThe picture size will also change when correction of keystone distortion is carried out. Using the DIGITAL ZOOM functionThis function lets you enlarge a single section of the picture. Furthermore, the spot display mode which is used to select the section which is to be enlarged can also be used when making presentations. #Press a DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button. The projector will change to spot display mode. $Use the F F , G G , I I and H H buttons to move the spot to the section which you would like to enlarge, and then press the ENTER button. The area around the spot will then be enlarged to twice the normal size. %Use the DIGITAL ZOOM +/- buttons to change the enlargement ratio. The enlargement ratio can be changed within the range of x1 to x2, in steps of 0.1. NOTE: BWhen PC signals are being input, the enlargement ratio can be changed within the range of x1 to x3.&Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen. The projector will not return to spot display mode at this time. To return to spot display mode, clear the enlarged picture display from the screen and then press a DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button again. NOTE: BThis function can only be used when using the remote control unit. BIf the type of signal being input changes while the digital zoom function is being used, the digital zoom function will be cancelled.
31 Basic Operation 30Setting the ASPECTThis projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal. Pressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below. (You can also change the aspect ratio by selecting the POSITION item in the MAIN MENU and pressing ENTER.) Illustrations for aspect ratio settings are shown on the next page. Refer to this illustration for assistance in selecting a suitable aspect ratio. About S2 and S1 video signals: BS2 and S1 video signals are for 16:9 images and include a notification signal when being played by devices such as a DVD player. BWhen the projector is set to the “S1/S2” setting shown above, it will detect those notification signals and automatically switch to the correct aspect ratio for projection. NOTE: BThis projector is equipped with an aspect ratio selection function. However, if a mode which does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal is selected, it may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture. Keep this in mind when selecting the aspect ratio. BIf using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels with the aim of displaying programs for viewing for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note that if the aspect ratio (16:9) selection function is used to change the aspect ratio of the screen picture, you may be infringing the rights of the original copyright owner for that program under copyright protection laws. BIf a normal (4:3) picture which was not originally intended for wide-screen viewing is projected onto a wide screen, distortion may occur around the edges of the picture so that part of the picture is no longer visible. Such programs should be viewed in 4:3 mode to give proper consideration to the aims and intentions of the original program’s creator. BThe following signals have resolutions that are 16:9 image sizes. The aspect ratios for these signals cannot be changed while being played because they are already established. (Refer to page 49.) HDTV60(1080i/60), HDTV50(1080i/50), 750p(720p), WIDE 400/480/600/720/768 BImage sizes such as Cinema-Vision that project wider than the 16:9 ratio will have narrow black fields at the top and bottom.S-VIDEOS1/S2\4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM VIDEO/YP BPR 4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM PC4:3\16:9\V SCROLL 4:34:3 Input signal 4:316:9Squeezed signal (image contracted horizontally)Horizontal expansion of projected imageJUST4:3 Input signal Horizontal expansion of projected image (Center of image is less distorted) ZOOMLetterbox signal Expansion preserves original ratio V SCROLL4:3 Input signal Enlarges image approximately 1.2 times (Vertical position can be adjusted by the Gand F buttons) ASPECT Input signal Projected Image
33 Basic Operation 32 Changing the display language Using the index window function This function lets you store a picture which is being projected into memory, so that you can display a still picture and a moving picture on the screen. #Press the F (function) button. NOTE: BThe aspect ratio of the screen changes and the image is vertically elongated in comparison to a normal image.$ Use the F and G buttons to select a screen size. When the screen size is changed, the picture’s aspect ratio will also change. Indicates the language which is currently set # Select LANGUAGE from the MAIN MENU screen and then press the ENTER button. $ Use the FG buttons to select a language and then press the ENTER button. LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO SELCT ENTER ESC Still pictureMoving picture Still pictureMoving picture Still pictureMoving picture Still pictureMoving picture Still pictureMoving picture Moving pictureStill picture Using the shutter functionThe shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound from the projector when the projector is not being used for short periods of time, such as during breaks in meetings or when carrying out preparation. The projector uses less power in shutter mode than it does in normal projection mode. #Select SHUTTER from the MAIN MENU screen and then press the ENTER button. $Press any button on either the projector or remote control unit to return to normal operating mode. NOTE: BMake sure that you fully understand the notes on S2 and S1 signals which are given on page 30 before using the index window function. %Use the I I and H H buttons to switch between the still picture screen (left) and moving picture screen (right). &Press the ENTER button to capture the presente moving picture to still window. Select INDEX from the FUNCTION item in the OPTION menu to use this function. (Refer to page 38.) Muting the soundThe sound can be muted for temporary interruptions such as telephone calls. Press the MUTE button once to turn off sound, and press MUTE again to regain sound. NOTE: BTurning off the power will cancel adjustments such as volume level set with the VOLUME +/- buttons. NOTE: BWhen steps $and %are carried out, the presente moving picture will be captured to still window, too.
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CONTRASTThis adjusts the contrast of the
picture. Press the Hbutton to make
the picture brighter, and press the
Ibutton to make the picture
darker. (Adjust the BRIGHT setting
first if required before adjusting the
CONTRAST setting.)SHARPNESSPress the Hbutton to make the
picture details sharper, and press
the Ibutton to make the picture
details softer.TV SYSTEM(S-VIDEO/VIDEO only)
AUTO1 The projector
automatically distinguishes
between NTSC/NTSC
4.43/PAL/SECAM signals.
AUTO2 The projector
automatically distinguishes
between NTSC/PAL-
M/PAL-N signals.
This should normally be set to
“AUTO1” or “AUTO2”. If the signal is
of such poor quality that the correct
format cannot be automatically
distinguished, change the setting
manually to the required TV system.
Color Hue Setting (color
temperature)Use COLOR TEMP. to adjust color
according to the type of screen
being used.
NORMAL is for white screens.
COOL is for grey screens.
WARM is for yellow screens.WHITE BALANCE R/G/B(PC only)
This is used to adjust the white
areas of the picture if they appear
colorised.
Press the Ibutton to make the
selected color lighter.
Press the Hbutton to make the
selected color stronger.SIGNAL MODE(PC/YP
BPRonly)
This displays the type of signal
which is currently being projected.
Refer to the table on page 49 for
details on each type of signal.
Adjusting the pictureUse the Fand Gbuttons to select
an item, and then use the Iand H
buttons to change the setting for that
item.
For items with bar scales, press the
ENTER button or the Ior H
buttons to display the adjustment
screen, and then use the Ior H
buttons to make the adjustment.
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is
being input PICTURE
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1
SELCT ADJ ESCWhen a YP
BPRsignal is being input
PICTURE
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
COLOR 0
TINT 0
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
SIGNAL MODE 525I
SELCT ADJ ESC
PICTURE MODEWhen an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP
BPR
signal is being input
When a PC signal is being input
Select the picture mode that best
matches the image source and
room conditions.
The mode best used in dark rooms
is NATURAL or CINEMA. For rooms
having regular lighting conditions in
use, select NORMAL. For
exceptionally bright rooms, use
DYNAMIC.COLOR(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP
BPRonly)
Press the Hbutton to make the
color more vivid in tone, and press
the Ibutton to make the color
more pastel in tone.
TINT(NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YP
BPRonly)
This adjusts the flesh tones in the
picture. Press the Hbutton to make
flesh tones more greenish, and
press the Ibutton to make the
flesh tones more reddish.
BRIGHTThis adjusts the darker areas (black
areas) in the picture. Press the H
button if dark areas are too solid (for
example, if hair is difficult to see),
and press the Ibutton if black
areas are too light (grey rather than
black). When a PC signal is being input
PICTURE
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
BRIGHT 0
CONTRAST 0
SHARPNESS 0
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL
W-BAL R 0
W-BAL G 0
W-BAL B 0
SIGNAL MODE SVGA
SELCT ADJ ESC
PICTURE MODE NORMAL
[
DYNAMIC [ NATURALPICTURE MODE NORMAL
[
DYNAMIC [ CINEMA
TV-SYSTEM AUTO1 [ AUTO2 [ NTSC [ NTSC4.43 [ PAL [ PAL-M [ PAL-N [ SECAM
COLOR TEMP. NORMAL [ COOL [ WARM
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Basic OperationAdvanced Operation
Option settingsUse the Fand Gbuttons to select
an item, then press the Ior H
buttons to change the setting.OSDON The signal name is
displayed in the top-right
corner of the screen when
the input signal is
changed.
OFF Use this setting when you
do not want the signal
name to be displayed.PC PRIORITY(PC only)
NORMAL displays the PC screen
data in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
WIDE displays the PC screen data
in a 16:9 aspect ratio. OPTION
OSD ON
PC PRIORITY NORMAL
BACK COLOR BLACK
4:3 H-POS CENTER
FRONT/REAR FRONT
DESK/CEILING DESK
LAMP POWER HIGH
LAMP RUNTIME 5H
FUNCTION INDEX
SELCT ADJ ESC
BACK COLORThis sets the color which is
projected onto the screen when no
signal is being input to the projector.
This sets the background color for
the left/right margins when the 4:3
aspect ratio is selected. (Refer to
page 31.)4:3 H-POS(4:3 aspect mode only)
This sets the horizontal positioning
of the projected image when the 4:3
aspect ratio is selected. (Refer to
page 31.)
36Adjusting the positionUse the Fand Gbuttons to select
an item, and then use the Iand H
buttons to change the setting for
that item.
For items with bar scales, press the
ENTER button or the Ior H
buttons to display the adjustment
screen, and then use the Ior H
buttons to make the adjustment.
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/
YP
BPRsignal is being input
When an PC signal is being input
HORIZONTAL POSITIONPress the Ibutton to move the
picture to the left, and press the H
button to move the picture to the
right.VERTICAL POSITIONPress the Ibutton to move the
picture down, and press the H
button to move the picture up.
!#
DOT CLOCK(PC only)
Periodic striped pattern interference
(noise) may occur when a striped
pattern such as the one below is
projected. If this happens, use the
Iand Hbuttons to adjust so that
any such noise is minimised.CLOCK PHASE(PC only)
Adjust the DOT CLOCK setting first
before carrying out this adjustment.
Use the Iand Hbuttons to adjust
so that the noise level is least
noticeable.
NOTE:
BIf signals with a dot clock
frequency of 100 MHz or higher
are being input, interference may
not be completely eliminated
when the DOT CLOCK and
CLOCK PHASE adjustments are
carried out.ASPECTRefer page 30.
When the input signal is from a
PC, first select AUTO SETUP and
then press the ENTER button to
initiate automatic positioning.
If the optimum setting is not
obtained when AUTO SETUP is
carried out, adjust by the following
procedure.
[ OFFPC PRIORITY NORMAL [ WIDE
BACK COLOR BLACK [ GRAY [ BLUE4:3 H-POS CENTER [ RIGHT [ LEFT
AUTO SETUP(PC only)
HORIZONTAL POSITION,
VERTICAL POSITION, DOT
CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE are
matched to the input signal and are
automatically adjusted.NOTE:
BWhen the ASPECT is set to V-
SCROLL (page 30), AUTO
SETUP cannot be performed.
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IndicatorsThere are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give
information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators
illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the
projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power
and check the table below for the cause of the problem.ProblemIndicator
display
Flashing (red)
(Lamp unit on)
The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the projector has
become unusually
high.Illuminated (red)
(Lamp unit on)
The temperature
inside the projector
has become
dangerously high, or
the temperature has
suddenly changed.
BThe ventilation holes may be covered.
BThe ambient temperature in the place of use may be too high.
BThe air filter may be blocked.
BUncover the ventilation holes.
BSet up the projector in a place where the temperature is
between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F) and the humidity is
between 20% and 80% (with no condensation).
BTurn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure
on page 23, and then clean the air filter (refer to page 41).
Possible
causeRemedyThe surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the projector has
become dangerously
high, causing the
lamp unit to be
automatically shut
off.Flashing (red)
(Lamp unit off) TEMP indicator
FRONT/REARThis setting should be changed in
accordance with the projector
setting-up method.
Set to “FRONT” when using a
normal reflective screen with the
projector positioned in front of the
screen, and set to “REAR” when
using a translucent screen with the
projector positioned behind the
screen.DESK/CEILINGThis setting should be changed in
accordance with the projector
setting-up method.
Set to “DESK” when setting up the
projector on a desk or similar, and
set to “CEILING” when suspending
the projector from the ceiling using
the ceiling bracket which is sold
separately.LAMP POWERThis setting changes the lamp
brightness. When set to “LOW”, the
luminance of the lamp is reduced,
but the projector uses less power,
and the operating noise is also
reduced.
The LOW position is recommended
for narrow rooms where a high
picture luminance is not essential or
for watching movies.DESK/CEILING DESK [ CEILING
LAMP TIMEThis setting displays the usage time
for the lamp unit which is currently
being used.
NOTE:
BThe lamp’s operating life varies
depending on the usage
conditions (such as the LAMP
POWER setting and the number
of times the power is turned on
and off). FUNCTIONThis sets the operation that will be
carried out when the FUNCTION
button is pressed.
INDEX will activate the Index
Window, splitting the screen into a
still image and a moving image.
(Refer to page 32.)
FREEZE will temporarily freeze the
image. (Refer to page 27.)
[ LOW
FUNCTION INDEX [ FREEZE
FRONT/REAR FRONT [ REAR