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    							 Menu Options Lists
    Advanced Functions
    51
    [  NORMAL TV], [ WIDE TV]
    In order to display the picture in full and in 
    the correct aspect ratio, select the setting 
    according to the type of television to 
    which you will connect the camcorder.
    [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 
    aspect ratio.
    [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 
    aspect ratio.
       When the TV type is set to 
    [ NORMAL TV], if you play back a 
    recording made in widescreen (16:9) the 
    picture displayed on the LCD screen will 
    be smaller than the full display area.
    You can verify the current version of the 
    camcorder’s firmware. This menu option 
    is usually grayed out.
    Date/Time SetupDATE/TIME SETUP
    [Y.M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)], 
    [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)], 
    [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM)]
    Changes the date format for on-screen 
    displays and for date printing.
     Line-in ModeLINE-IN MODE
    Press ( ) to enter the video input 
    screen.
    TV TYPE
    FIRMWARE
    T.ZONE/DST ( 32)
    DATE/TIME ( 33)
    DATE FORMAT
    LINE-IN MODE
     (82)
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    							Recording Programs 52
    Recording Programs
    Using the Recording Programs
    AUTO
    The camcorder adjusts the focus, 
    exposure and other settings 
    automatically, allowing you to just 
    point and shoot.
     : Flexible Recording Programs
    [ PROGRAM AE]  [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE]  [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE]*( 53) ( 53) ( 53)
     Special Scene Recording Programs:
    [ PORTRAIT]
    The camcorder uses a 
    large aperture, achieving 
    a focus on the subject 
    while blurring other 
    distracting details.[SNOW]Use this mode to record 
    in bright ski resorts. It 
    prevents the subject from 
    being underexposed.[ SPOTLIGHT]Use this mode to record 
    spotlit scenes.
    [ SPORTS]Use this mode to record 
    sports scenes such as 
    tennis or golf.[BEACH]Use this mode to record 
    on a sunny beach. It 
    prevents the subject from 
    being underexposed.[ FIREWORKS]Use this mode to record 
    fireworks.
    [ NIGHT]Use this mode to record 
    in dimly lit places.[ SUNSET]Use this mode to record 
    sunsets in vibrant colors.
    * Available only with the 
    .
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    							 Recording Programs
    Advanced Functions
    53
     Flexible Recording: Changing the 
    Aper ture and Shutter Speed 
    Use the automatic exposure (AE) 
    program or give priority to the exposure 
    value or the shutter speed.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch: P
    Options Default value
    TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APER TURE VALUE
    When you select [  SHUTTER-
    PRIO.AE] or [  APERTURE-
    PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear 
    next to the recording program icon.
    1If the joystick guide appears on the 
    screen, press ( ) to hide it.
    When the numeric value can be 
    adjusted, small arrows will appear 
    next to the number.
    2Adjust ( ) the numeric value 
    (shutter speed or aperture value).
    The number displayed will flash if the 
    aperture or shutter speed is not 
    appropriate for the recording 
    conditions. In such case, select a 
    different value.
    NOTES
       Do not change the position of the mode 
    switch while recording, as the brightness of the 
    image may change abruptly.
       [
     SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
    - If you use 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.
    - The image may flicker when recording with 
    high shutter speeds.
    -
    Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the 
    screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTER-
    PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100.
    ( 12)
    [  PROGRAM AE]
    The camcorder automatically adjusts the 
    aperture and shutter speed to obtain the 
    optimal exposure for the subject.
    [  SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
    Set the shutter speed value. The 
    camcorder automatically sets the 
    appropriate aperture value. Use a high 
    shutter speed to record fast moving 
    subjects or a slow shutter speed to add a 
    certain motion blur, emphasizing the feel of 
    movement.
    [  APERTURE-PRIO.AE]
    Set the aperture value. The camcorder 
    automatically sets the appropriate shutter 
    speed. Use low aperture values (larger 
    lens opening) to softly blur the background 
    in a portrait or high aperture values 
    (smaller lens opening) to get a wider depth 
    of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout 
    a landscape.
    FUNC.(31)
    Icon of the currently selected 
    Recording Program
    Desired option
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
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    							Recording Programs 54
    Shutter speed guidelines
    Note that on screen only the denominator 
    is displayed – “  250” indicates a 
    shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
    Available Aperture Values
    The actual range of values available for 
    selection will vary depending on the initial 
    zoom position.
    [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], 
    [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]
    [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], 
    [6.7], [8.0]
    Special Scene: Recording Programs to 
    Match Special Conditions
    Recording in a very bright ski resort or 
    capturing the full colors of a sunset or a 
    fireworks display becomes as easy as 
    selecting a special scene recording 
    program.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch: P
    NOTES
       Do not change the position of the mode 
    switch while recording, as the brightness of the 
    image may change abruptly.
       [ PORTRAIT]/[  SPORTS]/[  BEACH]/
    [ SNOW]
    - The picture may not appear smooth during 
    playback.
       [ PORTRAIT]
    - The blur effect of the background increases 
    the more you zoom in (
    T).
       [ NIGHT]
    - Moving subjects may leave a trailing 
    afterimage.
    - Picture quality may not be as good as in other 
    modes.
    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, 1/720*
    For recording from within a car or train, or 
    for recording moving subjects such as 
    roller coasters.
    *  only.( 12)
    FUNC.( 31)
    Icon of the currently selected 
    Recording Program
    Last icon on the right  (icon of the 
    currently selected Special Scene)
    Desired option
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
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    							 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
    Advanced Functions
    55
    - White points may appear on the screen.
    - Autofocus may not work as well as in other 
    modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.
       [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]
    - The subject may become overexposed on 
    cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the 
    image on the screen.
       [FIREWORKS]
    - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend 
    using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod 
    especially in  , as the shutter speed 
    slows down.Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
    Manual Exposure Adjustment
    At times, backlit subjects may appear too 
    dark (underexposed) or subjects under 
    very strong lights may appear too bright 
    or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, 
    you can manually adjust the exposure.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch: P (except for the 
    [ FIREWORKS] recording program).
    1If the joystick guide does not appear 
    on screen, press ( ) to display it.
    2Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP].• If [EXP] does not appear on the joystick 
    guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) 
    toward [NEXT] to display the joystick 
    guide in the illustration above. 
    • 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.
    3Adjust ( ) the brightness of the 
    image as required.
    • The adjustment range and the length of 
    the exposure adjustment indicator will vary 
    depending on the brightness of the picture 
    at the time you locked the exposure.
    • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward 
    [EXP] again will cancel the exposure 
    lock and return the camcorder to 
    automatic exposure.
    Adjusting the Picture: 
    Exposure, Focus and Color
    ( 12)
    NEXT
    EXP
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    							Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 56
    Manual Focus Adjustment
    Autofocus may not work well on the 
    following subjects. In such case, focus 
    manually.
    Reflective surfaces
    Subjects with low contrast or 
    without vertical lines
    Fast Moving Subjects
    Through wet windows
    Night Scenes
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Adjust the zoom before you start the 
    procedure.
    Mode switch: P
    1If the joystick guide does not appear 
    on screen, press ( ) to display it.
    2Push the joystick ( ) toward 
    [FOCUS]. 
    • If [FOCUS] does not appear on the 
    joystick guide, repeatedly push the 
    joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display 
    the joystick guide in the illustration 
    above. 
    • “MF” appears.
    3Adjust ( ) the focus as required 
    until the image appears focused.
    • Push the joystick ( ) toward   for a 
    farther focal distance or push it ( ) 
    toward   for a closer focal distance.
    • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward 
    [FOCUS] again will return the 
    camcorder to autofocus.
    NOTES
       The camcorder will automatically return to 
    autofocus when you set the mode switch to AUTO.   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.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Adjust the zoom before you start the 
    procedure.
    Mode switch: P
    1If the joystick guide does not appear 
    on screen, press ( ) to display it.
    2Keep the joystick pushed ( ) toward 
    [FOCUS] for more than 2 seconds. 
    •  appears.
    • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward 
    [FOCUS] again will return the 
    camcorder to autofocus.
    NOTES
    If you operate the zoom or the joystick ( ) 
    during infinity focus,   changes to “MF” and the 
    camcorder returns to manual focusing mode.
    (12)
    NEXT
    FOCUS
    ( 12)
    NEXT
    FOCUS
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    							 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
    Advanced Functions
    57
    White Balance
    The white balance function helps you 
    accurately reproduce colors under 
    different lighting conditions so that white 
    objects will always look truly white in your 
    recordings.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch: P
    Options Default value
    * When you select [ SET], do not press 
     and continue instead with the 
    procedure below.
    TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 
    1Point the camcorder at a white 
    object, zoom in until it fills the 
    whole screen and press ( ).
    When the adjustment is completed, 
     stops flashing and stays on. The 
    camcorder retains the custom setting 
    even if you turn off the camcorder.
    2Press   to save the setting and 
    close the menu.
    NOTES
       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.
       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)
    - Under mercury lamps and certain types of 
    fluorescent lights
    ( 12)
    [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.
    FUNC.(31)
    Icon of the currently selected 
    White Balance
    Desired option*
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
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    							Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 58
    Image Effects
    You can use the image effects to change 
    the color saturation and contrast to record 
    images with special color effects.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch: P
    Options Default value
    * When you select [  CUSTOM], do not 
    press   and continue instead with the 
    procedure below.
     TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 
    1Press ( ) and select ( ) the 
    custom setting options.
    2Adjust ( ) each setting as 
    desired and then press ( ) .
    3Press   to save the setting and 
    close the menu.
    (12)
    [ 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.
    [COL.DEPTH]:  (–) Shallower colors, 
    (+) Richer color tonality
    [BRIGHTN.]: (–) Darker picture, 
    (+) Brighter picture
    [CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture, 
    (+) More defined light and 
    shade
    [SHARPNESS]:  (–) Vaguer outlines, 
    (+) Sharper outlines
    FUNC.( 31)
    Icon of the currently selected 
    Image Effect
    Desired option*
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
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    							 Still Image Recording Options
    Advanced Functions
    59
    Still Image Recording Options
    Selecting the Size and Quality of Still 
    Images
    Still images are recorded on the memory 
    card or the disc using the JPEG (Joint 
    Photographic Experts Group) 
    compression. As a general rule select a 
    larger image size for higher quality.
    Options
    Image size options vary depending on the 
    model. The following tables summarize 
    the approximate numbers of still images 
    that can be recorded on different medias 
    by image size/quality.
     Approximate number of still images on a memor y card
     Approximate number of still images on a disc
    1  : [SUPER FINE],  : [FINE],  : [NORMAL]2   only.   3   only.   4  only.5 This is the number of images that can be recorded on the disc. However, the maximum number of 
    remaining still images displayed on the screen will be 9999.
    Still Image Recording 
    Options( 12)
    Memor y Card32 MB128 MB512 MB
    Image Quality1 → 
    Image Size ↓
    L 2592x194425 10253555105145215435
    L 11 5 2 x 8 6 4340 65 130 185 280 545 735 1,115 2,155
    L 1024x768455 80 165 235 345 695 940 1,370 2,745
    M1 2048x1536210 20 40 55 85 175 235 350 700
    S 640x480 140 200 365 585 850 1,530 2,320 3,355 6,040
    Disc Type/ 
    Disc SpecificationDVD-R or DVD-RW 
    VIDEO modeDVD-R DL
    VIDEO modeDVD-RW
    VR mode
    Image Quality1 → 
    Image Size ↓
    L 2592x19442415 625 1,245 755 1,220 2,265 420 635 1,265
    L 11 5 2 x 8 6 432,100 3,185 6,150 3,815 5,795 9,999 2,135 3,240 6,255
    L 1024x76842,690 3,910 7,830 4,890 7,115 9,999 2,735 3,980 7,965
    M1 2048x15362670 1,000 2,000 1,220 1,820 3,640 680 1,015 2,035
    S 640x480 6,625 9,570 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 6,740 9,735 17,5255
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    							Still Image Recording Options 60
     Default value with the 
    * The number displayed on the right corner 
    indicates the approximate number of images 
    that can be recorded with the current quality/
    size setting.
    NOTES
       Depending on the number of images on the 
    memory card or disc (Windows: more than 
    1,800 images; Macintosh: more than 1,000 
    images), you may not be able to download 
    images to a computer. Try using a card reader 
    to download the still images recorded on the 
    memory card.
       Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer 
    will not work when the memory card contains 
    more than 1,800 images. For best performance, 
    we recommend keeping the number of images 
    on the memory card under 100.
    Capturing a Still Image while Recording 
    Movies
    While you are recording a movie on the disc 
    you can simultaneously capture the same 
    picture as a still image on the memory card. 
    The size of the still image cannot be changed 
    but the image quality can be selected.
     Default value
    * The number displayed on the right corner 
    indicates the approximate number of images 
    that can be recorded with the current quality/
    size setting.
    TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 
    While you are recording a movie, 
    press .
    The still image is recorded on the memory 
    card while the screen continues to show 
    the video recording.
    NOTES
       The still image cannot be recorded 
    simultaneously on the disc.
       The still image cannot be recorded on the 
    memory card while a digital effect is activated.
     The still image also cannot be 
    recorded on the memory card while recording in 
    widescreen mode.
       To record still images we recommend using 
    the   mode, which offers the best 
    quality for still images.
    L2592x1944/FINE
    FUNC.( 31)
    Icon of the currently selected 
    Image Quality/Size
    Desired image size*
     
    Press ( )
     
    Desired image quality*
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    ( 12)
    STILL I. REC OFF
    FUNC.( 31)
    Icon of the currently selected 
    Still Image Simultaneous 
    Recording 
    option
    Desired image quality*
    FUNC.
    FUNC.
    PHOTO
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