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Recording Mode
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2  When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button 
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 to start 
recording.
3  Release the [FADE] Button 
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 about 3 
seconds after recording starts.
•  The image reappears gradually.
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Fade Out
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear 
gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.
1  Keep pressing the [FADE] Button 
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 while 
recording.
•  The image fades out gradually.
3  Release the [FADE] Button 
15
.
• The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
 Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents the subject from being recorded too 
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines 
from behind the subject being recorded.)
1  Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button 
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.
• The [   ] Indication fl ashes and then is displayed.
•  The entire screen becomes brighter.
To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
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 MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images brightly 
in a dark place without using the Video Flash.
1  Press the [MAGICPIX] Button 
8
.
To Cancel the MagicPix Function
Press the [MAGICPIX] Button again.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
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Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. 
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors 
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this 
may result in a softer background lacking in detail.
1  Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button 
9
.
• The [ 
SOFT SKIN
 ] Indication appears.
• To obtain the best effect, we recommend to take a 
bust shot, so that the upper part from the breast of 
the subject can be framed in the screen.
To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode
Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.
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•  The [MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
2  When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button 
39
 to stop 
recording.