18 EN
1X
RECORDING
Basic Features
Zoom in
Zoom out
Power Zoom Lever
Zoom indicator bar
FEATURE:
Zooming
PURPOSE:
To produce the zoom in/out effect, or an instantaneous
change in image magnification.
Digital circuitry extends the maximum magnification
offered by optical zoom. This system is called Digital
Zoom.
OPERATION:
Zoom In
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “T”.
Zoom Out
Push the Power Zoom Lever towards “W”.
Ⅲ The quicker you push the Power Zoom Lever, the
quicker the zoom action.
NOTES:
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Focusing may become unstable during Zooming. In
this case, set the zoom while in Record–Standby,
lock the focus by using the manual focus
(
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pg. 31), then zoom in or out in Record mode.
●
The zoom level indicator (
5
) moves during zoom.
Once the zoom level indicator reaches the top of
the zoom indicator bar, all magnification from that
point is through digital processing.
●
When using Digital Zoom, the image quality of the
image may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
“D.ZOOM” to “OFF” in the Menu Screen
(
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pg. 27).
FEATURE:
Picture Stabilizer
PURPOSE:
To compensate for unstable images caused by camera-
shake, particularly at high magnification.
OPERATION:
1) Press P. STABILIZER. “ ”appears.
Ⅲ To switch off the Picture Stabilizer, press
P. STABILIZER. The indicator disappears.
NOTES:
●
Accurate stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or under the following condi-
tions:
•
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 back-
grounds.
●
Switch off the Picture Stabilizer when recording
with the camcorder on a tripod.
●
The “ ” indicator appears
Zoom level indicator
Power Switch
Display
Approximate zoom ratio
Picture stabilizer indicator
P. STABILIZER Button
