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● It is recommended that tapes recorded in the LP

Recording Menus

mode on this camcorder be played back on this

camcorder.

FUNCTION

● During playback of a tape recorded on another

camcorder, blocks of noise may appear or there

The menu settings can be changed only when

may be momentary pauses in the sound.

the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

[ ] = Factory-preset

SOUND MODE

[12BIT]: Enables video recording of stereo

WIPE/FADER

sound on four separate channels, (Equivalent to

(墌 pg. 31), “Wipe or Fader Effects”

the 32 kHz mode of previous models)

16BIT: Enables video recording of stereo sound

EFFECT

on two separate channels. (Equivalent to the

(墌 pg. 31), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

48 kHz mode of previous models)

Effects”

DIS

PROGRAM AE

OFF: Disables the function.

[ON ]: To compensate for unstable images

(墌 pg. 32), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

caused by camera-shake, particularly at high

Effects”

magnification.

NOTES:

SHUTTER

● Accurate stabilisation may not be possible if hand

(墌 pg. 32), “Program AE, Effects and Shutter

shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting

Effects”

condition.

● The “ ” indicator blinks or goes out if the

EXPOSURE

Stabiliser cannot be used.

● Switch off this mode when recording with the

(墌 pg. 28), “Exposure Control”

camcorder on a tripod.

W. BALANCE

ZOOM

(墌 pg. 30), “White Balance Adjustment”

[32X]: When set to “32X” while using Digital

Zoom, the zoom magnification will reset to 32X

TELE MACRO

since Digital Zoom will be disengaged.

[OFF]: Disables the function.

64X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

ON: When the distance to the subject is less

digitally processing and magnifying images,

than 1 m (3.3 ft), set “TELE MACRO” to “ON”.

zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom

You can shoot a subject as large as possible at a

limit), to a maximum of 64X digital magnification.

distance of approx. 40 cm. Depending on the

800X: Allows you to use the Digital Zoom. By

zoom position, the lens may go out of focus.

digitally processing and magnifying images,

zooming is possible from 32X (the optical zoom

SETTING

limit), to a maximum of 800X digital

The menu settings can be changed only when

magnification.

the Power Switch is set to “REC”.

GAIN UP

[ ] = Factory-preset

OFF: Allows you to shoot dark scenes with no

REC MODE

picture brightness adjustment.

[SP*]: To record in the SP (Standard Play) mode

[AGC]: The overall appearance may be grainy,

LP: Long Play—more economical, providing 1.5

but the image is bright.

times the recording time.

AUTO : The shutter speed is automatically

* SP indicator does not appear on the screen.

adjusted. Shooting a subject in low or poor

lighting at slow shutter speed provides a brighter

NOTES:

image than in the AGC mode, but the subject’s

● If the recording mode is switched, the playback

movements are not smooth or natural. The

picture will be blurred at the switching point.

overall appearance may be grainy. While the

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shutter speed is being automatically adjusted,

LANGUAGE

“ ” is displayed.

[ENGLISH] / FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL /

ITALIANO / NEDERLANDS

WIND CUT

The language setting can be changed.

[OFF]: Disengages the function.

(墌 pg. 15)

ON : Helps cut down on noise created by

wind. The “ ” indicator appears. The quality of

DATE/TIME

the sound will change. This is normal.

[OFF]: The date/time does not appear.

ON: The date/time is always displayed.

SYSTEM

The “SYSTEM” functions which are set when the

ON SCREEN

Power Switch is set to “REC” are also applied

LCD: Keeps the camcorder’s display (except the

when the Power switch is set to “PLAY”.

date, time and time code) from appearing on the

[ ] = Factory-preset.

connected TV screen.

[LCD/TV]: Makes the camcorder’s display

MELODY

appear on screen when the camcorder is

OFF: Even though not heard while shooting,

connected to a TV.

shutter sound is recorded on the tape.

[ON]: A melody sounds when any operation is

TIME CODE

performed. It also activates the shutter sound

[OFF]: Time code is not displayed.

effect. (墌 pg. 27)

ON: Time code is displayed on the camcorder

and on the connected TV. Frame numbers are

CAM RESET

not displayed during recording (墌 pg. 19).

EXECUTE: Resets all settings to the factory-

preset.

DEMO MODE

[RETURN]: Does not reset all settings to the

OFF: Automatic demonstration will not take

factory-preset.

place.

[ON]: Demonstrates certain functions such as

PRIORITY

Wipe/Fader and Effect, etc., and can be used to

[LCD]: The image is displayed on the LCD

confirm how these functions operate.

monitor when the viewfinder is pulled out while

Demonstration starts in the following cases:

ADVANCED FEATURES

the LCD monitor is opened.

● When the Menu Screen is closed after “DEMO

FINDER: The image is displayed in the

MODE” is turned “ON”.

viewfinder when the viewfinder is pulled out

● With “DEMO MODE” set to “ON”, if there is no

while the LCD monitor is opened.

operation for about 3 minutes after the Power

Switch is set to

“REC”.

DISPLAY

● Performing any operation during the

demonstration stops the demonstration

● The menu settings can be changed only when the

temporarily. If no operation is performed for more

Power Switch is set to “REC”.

than 3 minutes after that, the demonstration will

● The DISPLAY settings except “BRIGHT” and

resume.

“LANGUAGE” are effective only for shooting.

[ ] = Factory-preset

NOTES:

● If a cassette is in the camcorder, the

BRIGHT

demonstration cannot be turned on.

● “DEMO MODE” remains “ON” even if the

墌 pg. 16, “Brightness Adjustment Of The

camcorder power is turned off.

Display”

● If “DEMO MODE” remains “ON”, some functions

will not be available. After viewing demo, set to

CLOCK ADJ.

“OFF”.

墌 pg. 15, “Date/Time Settings”