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Advanced Functions
Recording Programs
If the optimal exposure cannot be obtained, try the following actions.
Manually adjust the exposure ( 43).
 Change the metering method ( 43).
Using the Shutter-Priority AE Mode
You can select a shutter speed, and the camcorder automatically sets the aperture setting 
most appropriate for the subject. Select a high shutter speed for recording fast moving 
subjects, and a slow shutter speed to add a motion blur to moving objects, enhancing the 
feel of movement of the image.
To change the operating mode, refer to  About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
Shutter speed guideline
1. Select the recording program  [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] as described in  Selecting 
the Recording Program  ( 40).
2. Press ( ).
3. Change ( ) the shutter speed and press ( ) to save the setting.
 The shutter speed denominator flashes when the selected shutter speed is not 
appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the shutter 
speed.
 When using a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter 
image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work 
well.
 Do not point the camcorder directly at the sun when the shutter speed is set to 
1/1000 or higher.
 The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds.
 Recording movies under fluorescent lights: In   mode and when the 
recording program is set to [ PROGRAM AE] or [ NIGHT] (SCN), the 
camcorder automatically detects the flicker of fluorescent lighting and adjusts 
the shutter speed accordingly. However, if the screen starts to flicker, select 
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 
1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects in dark places.
1/60 1/60 For general recordings.
1/100 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500, 
1/1000 1/250, 1/500 For recording from within a car or train, or for 
recording moving subjects such as roller coasters.
1/2000 –For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis 
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Using the Aperture-Priority AE Mode
You can select an aperture value, and the camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed 
most appropriate for the subject. Use low aperture values (large aperture) to blur the 
background for a portrait, or high aperture values (small aperture) to achieve a broad 
depth of field for recording landscapes.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
Aperture value guideline[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0], [9.5], [11], [14], [16] largemaperture size osmall
1. Select the recording program 
[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] as described in  Selecting 
the Recording Program  ( 40).
2. Press ( ).
3. Change ( ) the aperture value and press ( ) to save the setting.
 Available aperture values vary depending on the zoom position.
 The aperture value flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the 
recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture.  
						

							
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More Recording Options
More Recording OptionsManually Adjusting the Exposure
Adjust the exposure when a subject is underexposed (for example, when backlit subjects 
appear too dark in the image) or overexposed (for example, when recording subjects 
under very strong light and they appear too bright or glaring in the image).
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch:   (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program).
1. Press  ( ).
• The exposure adjustment indicator   and the neutral  value “±0” appear on the screen.
• If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness 
of the image may change.
2. Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required.
• The adjustment range depends on the brightness of the picture at the time you locked the exposure.
• Pressing   ( ) again will cancel the exposure lock and return the camcorder to  the previous setting.
Changing the Metering Method
You can select the light metering mode.
To change the operating mode, refer to  About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
Options
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[EVALUATIVE] Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including 
backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into 
several zones for light metering and evaluates 
complex lighting conditions for the optimal exposure of 
the subject.
[ CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE] Averages the light metered from the entire screen,  giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[ SPOT] Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. Use  this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject 
in the center of the screen.
Metering Method icon
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Manually Adjusting the Focus
Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
1. Adjust the zoom.
2. Press  ( ).
“MF” appears.
3. Adjust ( ) the focus as required until the image  appears focused.
Pressing  ( ) again will return to autofocus.
The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode 
switch to  .
 Readjust the focus when you have turned off the camcorder.
Infinity Focus
Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or 
fireworks.
1. Adjust the zoom.
2. Keep   ( ) pressed down for more than 2 seconds.
• “ ” appears.
• Pressing   ( ) again will return to autofocus.
If you operate the zoom or the multi selector ( ) during infinity focus, “ ” 
changes to “MF” and the camcorder returns to manual focusing mode.
Reflective 
surfaces Subjects with low 
contrast or without  vertical lines Fast Moving 
Subjects Through
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More Recording Options
Changing the Autofocus Mode
You can change the AF (autofocus) frame selection mode.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Options
* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program.
Select ( ) the autofocus mode. 
9 Point AiAF 
Mode switch: 
* Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF 
frames out of the nine frames available are automatically 
selected and focused on.
Four framing corners will appear on the screen when making 
the selection; the corners do not appear while actually 
recording.
Center point
Mode switch:  * The center AF frame is selected to focus. This is convenient 
for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.
A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen 
when making the selection; the frame will appear also while 
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Using the Self Timer
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
: Set the camcorder in record pause mode.
“ ” appears. :
Press .
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears 
on the screen.:
Press  , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully 
to record the still image.
The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown. The countdown 
appears on the screen.
Once the countdown has begun, you can also press   to cancel the 
self timer. The self timer will be canceled if you turn off the camcorder.
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More Recording Options
Setting the White Balance
You can choose one of the preset settings to reproduce colors more accurately, or set a 
custom white balance to obtain the setting best suited to your specific recording 
conditions.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
Options
* To set the custom white balance when you select [ SET]: 
1. Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole  screen and press ( ).
Keep the camcorder zoomed at the white object until   stops flashing.
2. Press   to save the setting and close the menu.
Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be 
obtained with [ FLUORESCENT] or [ FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks 
unnatural, adjust it using [ AUTO] or [ SET].
 When you have set the custom white balance:
- Depending on the light source,   may keep flashing. The result will still be 
better than with [ AUTO].
- Reset the white balance when the lighting condition changes.
- Turn off the digital zoom.
 The camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off.
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[ AUTO] Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this 
setting for outdoor scenes.
[ DAYLIGHT] For recording outdoors on a bright day.
[ SHADE] For recording in shaded places.
[ CLOUDY] For recording on a cloudy day.
[ TUNGSTEN] For recording under tungsten and tungsten type  (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[ FLUORESCENT] For recording under warm white, cool white or warm white  type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[ FLUORESCENT H] For recording under daylight or daylight type (3-wavelength)  fluorescent lighting.
[ SET] Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects  appear white under colored lighting.
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Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases:
- Changing lighting conditions
-Close-ups
- Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or forest)
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More Recording Options
Applying Image Enhancing Effects
You can record with different color saturation and contrast effects.
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
Options
* To set the custom image effect when you select [  CUSTOM]:
1. Press ( ) and select ( ) the custom setting options: [BRIGHTN.],  [CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS] or [COL.DEPTH].
2. Adjust ( ) each setting as desired and then press ( ) .
3. Press   to save the setting and close the menu.
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[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Records with no image enhancing effects.
[ VIVID] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
[ NEUTRAL] Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
[ LOW SHARPENING] Records subjects with softened outlines.
[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more  complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use 
this setting when recording a person in close-up. Note that 
areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail.
[ CUSTOM] Allows you to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness,  and color depth of the image.
[BRIGHTN.]: (–) Darker picture, 
(+) Brighter picture
[CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture,  (+) More defined light and shade
[SHARPNESS]:  (–) Vaguer outlines,  (+) Sharper outlines
[COL.DEPTH]:  (–) Shallower colors, 
(+) Richer color tonality
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Using the Digital Effects
[ FADER] Faders
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or from black. You can preview the effect on the 
display.
[ EFFECT] Effects
Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will be recorded normally. You can preview the effect 
on the display.
[ MULTI-S] Multi-Image Screen ( 51)
Captures moving subjects as a sequence of 4, 9 or 16 still images and displays them as 
one split screen. Sound will be recorded normally.
When you are not using the digital effect, select [ D.EFFECT OFF].
Selecting a Fader / Effect
To change the operating mode, refer to About the Operating Modes (11).
Mode switch: 
: [ BLK&WHT] only.
[FADE-T] 
(fade trigger)
[WIPE] [CORNER] 
(corner wipe)
[JUMP] [FLIP] [PUZZLE]
[ZIGZAG] [BEAM] [TIDE]
[BLK&WHT]
(black and white) [SEPIA] [ART]
[MOSAIC] [BALL] [CUBE]
[WAVE] [COLOR M.]  (color mask)[MIRROR] 
4 split images 9 split images 16 split images
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