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ZOOM (Zoom magnification)
You can select 10X, 40X, or 1O0X R/aXilT/LIITI ZOOm I'nagnifications.
10X Optical zoom that does not degrade the quality of the recording.
40X Electronic [>rocessing (Digital zoom) that lets you get closer up.
100X Electronically-processed images at 100-times i_lagllification.
NOTES:
• Even if40X or IOOX is selected, Digital Zoom 6nagrlification of over IOX) cannot be used while functions
done through Digital image processing (SSD mode, _z_ p_. 24, Picture Wipe/Dissolve function, _Z _ p_. 3_,
Snapshot, _z _ pg. 26, et_.) are actiw_ted.
• During Full-Auto mode, 40X is selected autolnaticall_
DIS(Digital Image Stabilizer)
When recording while holding tile camcorder in your hand, or when shooting a subject with little or no
contrast, subtle hand movements will cause shal<iness in the recorded image.
ON L_,_ ( ompensates for relatively small shakes that occur when shooting close up. "L_,/' appears during
recording.
OFF When shooting with the camcorder in a fixed position or on a tripod, set the Stabilizer to "OFF".
If you leave it on and then move or turn the camera to follow a moving subject, unnecessary compensation
occurs and this can resuh ill an unnatural recorded image.
NOTES:
• Even if tile stabilizer is set to "OFF" in Manual mode, it is automatically set to "()N L_," in Full Auto
Mode.
• Tile Stabilizer cannot compensate f_r drastic hand moven_ents while shooting.
• The Stabilizer will not work if tile scene has little or no contrast.
• Tile "L_,/" indicator appear_ blinking if the Stabilizer cannot be used.
GAlE UP
Bright, natural recordings can be tal<en even in areas with low or poor lighting.
AGC This is automatically activated during Full Auto mode. Tile overall appearance is jagged, but the image
isbright.
AUTO A-_.*,'- The shutter speed is automatically adjusted (1/25 1/200 sec.). Shooting a subject in low or
poor lighting at 1/25 sec. shutter speed provides a brighter image than in the AG( mode, but the subject's
movements are not smooth or natural. When set to this mode, "A¢l_'" is displayed.
OFF Select this setting when lighting is not a problem. Enables recording of the actual brightness you see.