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    Selecting the Recording Mode
    Changing the recording mode will 
    change the recording time available on 
    the disc. Select XP or SP mode for 
    better movie quality;  select LP mode for 
    longer recording times.
    The following table gives approximate 
    recording times with a brand new DVD 
    disc (on a single recording side).
     Default value
     
    [
     STANDARD PLAY] 
    Desired recording mode 
    NOTES
    The camcorder uses  a variable bit rate 
    (VBR) when encoding  the video data so the 
    actual recording times  will vary depending 
    on the content of the scenes.
    Zooming: Optical, Advanced and Digital 
    Zoom
    The camcorder offers three types of 
    zoom: optical, advanced and digital 
    zoom when recording movies. (In   mode only the optical zoom 
    is available.) You can also change the 
    zoom speed.
    Selecting the Zoom Type
    Options
     Default value
     
    [  MENU]   
    [ CAMERA SETUP]   
    [ZOOM TYPE]   Desired option 
    Recording mode
    Disc type
    DVD-R, 
    DVD-RWDVD-R DL
    20 min. 36 min.
    30 min. 54 min.
    60 min. 108 min.
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    [OPTICAL] (37x) 
    The zoom range is limited to the optical 
    magnification ratio of the lens.
    [ADVANCED] (Advanced Zoom)
    In addition to the optical zoom range, the 
    camcorder processes th e image digitally to 
    obtain a larger zoom  range without any 
    deterioration in image quality. When recording 
    movies with a 16:9 aspect ra tio, the field of view 
    (picture angle) will cha nge. Refer to the table in 
    the NOTES section.
    [DIGITAL] (2000x)
    When this option is selected, the camcorder will 
    switch to digital zoom (l ight blue area on the 
    zoom indicator) when  you zoom in beyond the 
    optical zoom range (white area on the zoom 
    indicator). With the digital zoom the image is 
    processed digitally so  image quality will 
    deteriorate the more you zoom in.
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    NOTES
    • The zoom range of the advanced zoom will change depending on the aspect 
    ratio of the scene 
    ( 66).
    • The advanced zoom cannot be 
    selected if [WIDESCREEN] is set to 
    [OFF]. 
    Selecting the Zoom Speed
    Options
     Default value
     
    [  MENU]   
    [ CAMERA SETUP]   
    [ZOOM SPEED]   
    Desired option 
    NOTES
    The fastest zoom speed can be achieved 
    with the [  VARIABLE] setting.
    Using the Zoom
    Move the zoom lever toward  W  to 
    zoom out (wide-angle). Move it 
    toward  T to zoom in (telephoto).
    NOTES
    Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) to the subject. At 
    full wide-angle,  you can focus on a subject 
    as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.).
    Quick Start Function
    When you press   the 
    camcorder enters the   standby mode. 
    In standby mode the camcorder 
    consumes only abou t half the power 
    used when recording, saving energy 
    when you are using a battery pack. 
    Additionally, when you press 
    [WIDESCREEN] set to [  ON] (16:9) 
     48x*,   41x**
    * The picture angle will be wider at both full telephoto and full wide-angle.
    **The picture angle will be wider at full 
    wide-angle.
    [WIDESCREEN] set to [  OFF] (4:3)
     55x,   Not available
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    [ VARIABLE]
    The variable zoom spee d depends on how you 
    operate the zoom lever: Press gently for slower 
    zooms; press harder for faster zooms. With this 
    option, the zoom speed will  be faster in record 
    pause mode.
    [  SPEED 1], [  SPEED 2], 
    [ SPEED 3]
    Constant zoom speeds. [  SPEED 3] is the 
    fastest, and [  SPEED  1] is the slowest.
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    W  Zoom out
    Zoom in
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     again the camcorder is 
    ready to start recording within approx. 
    1 second*, ensuring you do not miss 
    important shooting  opportunities.
    * The exact time required until the camcorder 
    is ready to start recording may vary 
    depending on the shooting conditions.
    1Press  firmly.
    The standby lamp flashes at first 
    while the camcorder is preparing and 
    then stays on when it enters the 
    standby mode.
    2When you wish to resume 
    recording, press   
    again.
    Within approx. 1 second, the 
    camcorder is ready to record.
    NOTES
    • When you wake up the camcorder from 
    standby mode, the following settings will 
    be changed automatically:
    - Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF).
    - Manual exposure adj ustment returns to 
    automatic exposure.
    - Zoom position returns to full wide  angle  W.
    • The camcorder will shut off if left in  standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless 
    of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 68). 
    You can select the length of time until  shut-off with the [ STANDBY OFF] 
    setting ( 68).
    To restore the power if the camcorder 
    shut off, turn the   switch toward 
    MODE and release it, or turn the 
    camcorder off and then on again.
    • If you perform any of the following  actions while in stan dby mode (while the 
    standby lamp is on), the camcorder will 
    be woken up from standby mode.
    - Open the disc compartment cover.
    - Change the position of the  /   switch.
    - Turn the   switch toward MODE.
    Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene 
    Recorded
    Even in   mode you can play 
    back the last scene recorded in order to 
    check it. If you are using a DVD-RW 
    disc, you can also delete the scene 
    while reviewing it.
    1If the joystick guide does not 
    appear on screen, press   to 
    display it.
    If   does not appear on the joystick 
    guide, repeatedly push the joystick 
    ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it.
    2Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
    • The camcorder plays back the last  scene (but without sound) and 
    returns to record pause mode.
    • While reviewing the scene, select 
    the   icon and press   to return 
    to the recording mode.
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    Deleting a Scene After Recording It
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:  DVD-RW
    After recording a scene:
    1Review the scene as described in 
    the previous section.
    2While reviewing the scene, select 
    ( )   and press  .
    3Select ( ) [YES] and press  .
    NOTES
    • Avoid any other operations on the  camcorder while th e scene is being 
    deleted.
    • You will not be able to delete the last  scene if after the scene was recorded 
    you changed the operating mode, turned 
    off the camcorder or  removed the disc.
    Basic Playback
    Playing Back the Video
    1Move the  /  switch to   
    (movies).
    2Turn the   switch to ON, then 
    turn it toward MODE and release it 
    to set the camcorder in PLAY 
    mode.
    • The green PLAY indicator will turn 
    on.
    • The scene index screen appears.
    3Move ( ,  ) the selection 
    frame to the scene you want to 
    play back. 
    4Press   to begin the playback.
    The playback will start from the scene 
    selected and continue until the end of 
    the last scene recorded.
    Basic Playback
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    5 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press   to 
    display it.
    6 Push the joystick ( ) toward  /  to pause the playback.
    7 Push the joystick  ( ) toward   to 
    stop the playback and return to the 
    scene index screen.
    NOTES
    • Depending on the r ecording conditions, 
    you may notice brief stops in video or 
    sound playback bet ween scenes.
    • This camcorder can  play back discs 
    recorded with this camcorder. Discs 
    recorded with other camcorders or discs 
    created with a computer may not play 
    back correctly. • Be sure to finalize discs to play them 
    back on external DVD devices ( 48).
    • When playing back a finalized disc,  depending on the numb er of scenes, it 
    may take a moment before the index 
    screen appears.
    During the playback of a scene:
     
    [
     SPEAKER VOL.] 
    Adjust ( ) the volume 
    • The sound from the  built-in speaker will 
    be muted when you close the LCD panel 
    or while the STV-25 0N Stereo Video 
    Cable is connected to  the AV terminal.
    • If you turn down the volume completely,  the icon will change to  .
    TO PAUSE/STOP PLAYBACK
    TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
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    Special playback modes
    Use the joystick guide to enter the special playback modes. There is no sound 
    during the special playback modes.
    During some special playback modes, you may notice some anomalies (blocky 
    video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture.
    Special playback modeInitial modeCamcorder operation
    Fast playbackNormal playbackPush the joystick ( ) toward   or 
    ( ) toward  .
    Perform operation again to increase playback 
    speed 5x  → 15x the normal speed.
    Slow playbackPlayback pausePush the joystick ( ) toward   or 
    ( ) toward  .
    Perform operation again to increase playback 
    speed 1/8x  → 1/4x the normal speed.
    End special pl ayback modeSpecial playbackPush the joystick ( ) toward  / .
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    Deleting Scenes
    If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can 
    delete those scenes that you are not 
    interested in keeping.
    Deleting a Single Scene
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
    From the original index screen, select 
    ( ,  ) the scene to delete. To 
    delete a scene only in the playlist, 
    switch to the playli st first (  46), and 
    then select the scene.
     
    [ DELETE] 
     [YES]
    Deleting All Scenes
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Disc type:   DVD-RW • VR mode
    To delete all the scenes from the original 
    index screen, perform the following 
    procedure. This will delete also the 
    whole playlist. If you want to delete only 
    the playlist (without affecting the original 
    recordings), switch to the playlist first 
    (  46), and then continue as follows.  
    [  MENU]
     
    [  DISC OPERATIONS] 
    [DEL.ALL MOVIES]* 
     [YES] 
    * When you are deleting the playlist, this  menu option will be replaced by 
    [DEL.PLAYLIST].
    IMPORTANT
    Be careful when deleting original 
    recordings. Once delet ed, an original 
    scene cannot be recovered.
    NOTES
    • You may not be able  to delete scenes 
    shorter than 5 seconds. To delete such 
    scenes you must in itialize the disc 
    ( 47), in the process deleting all the 
    recordings on the disc.
    • Do not change the  position of the   
    switch or the  /  switch while the 
    scene is being deleted (while the DISC 
    access indicator is  on or flashing).
    On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
    The camcorder keeps a data code 
    containing the date and time and other 
    camera data (shutte r speed, aperture, 
    etc.) registered at the time of recording. 
    You can select the data  to be displayed. 
    For details about on-screen displays for 
    still images, refer to  Histogram and 
    Other Screen Displays  (
    58).
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    Repeatedly press   to turn the 
    on-screen displays on/off in the 
    following sequence:
    • All displays on
    • All displays off
    1
    • All displays on
    • Data code2 only
    • All displays off
    1However, the markers and the icons   and   will still appear  on the screen.
    2Data code: Time, date  and camera data at 
    the time of recording. The contents to be 
    displayed can be selected with the [DATA 
    CODE] setting ( 67).
    Additional Functions
    : Special Scene Recording Programs
    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. For details about the available 
    options, refer to th e sidebar on page 38.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch:
     
    [  PROGRAM AE] 
    Desired recording program 
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    DISP.
    Additional Functions
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    NOTES
    • Do not set the mode switch to   during the actual reco rding of a scene; 
    the brightness of th e picture 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.
    - 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   mode, as the shutter 
    speed slows down.
    [ PORTRAIT]
    The camcorder 
    uses a large 
    aperture, achieving 
    a focus on the 
    subject while blurring other distracting 
    details. [BEACH]
    Use this mode to 
    record on a sunny 
    beach. It prevents 
    the subject from 
    being underexposed.
    [ SPORTS]
    Use this mode to 
    record sports 
    scenes such as 
    tennis or golf. [SUNSET]
    Use this mode to 
    record sunsets in 
    vibrant colors.
    [ NIGHT]
    Use this mode to 
    record in dimly lit 
    places. [ SPOTLIGHT]
    Use this mode to 
    record spotlit 
    scenes.
    [SNOW]
    Use this mode to 
    record in bright ski 
    resorts. It prevents 
    the subject from 
    being underexposed. [FIREWORKS]
    Use this mode to 
    record fireworks.
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    Flexible Recording: Changing the 
    Shutter Speed 
    Use the automatic exposure (AE) 
    program to use functi ons like the white 
    balance or image effects, or give priority 
    to the shutter speed.
    Use faster shutter speeds to record 
    subjects moving qu ickly. Use slower 
    shutter speeds to  add motion blur, 
    emphasizing the feel of movement.
    POINTS TO CHECK
    Mode switch:
    Options Default value
     
    [  PROGRAM AE] 
    Desired option 
    When you select [ SHUTTER-
    PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear 
    next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the 
    screen, press   to hide it.
    2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed to  the desired value.
    Shutter spee d guidelines
    Note that on screen only the 
    denominator is displayed – [ 250] 
    indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 
    second, etc.
    * mode only.
    **  mode only.
    NOTES
    • Do not set the mode switch to   
    during the actual reco rding of a scene; 
    the brightness of the  picture may change 
    abruptly.
    • [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - When setting the shutter speed, the number display will flash if the value is 
    not appropriate for the recording 
    conditions. In such  case, select a 
    different value.
    - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark  places, you can obta in a brighter 
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    [ 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.
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    TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED
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    1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
    To record in dimly lit places.
    1/60
    To record under most ordinary conditions.
    1/100
    To record indoor sports scenes.
    1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**
    To record from within a moving car or train or to 
    shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller 
    coasters.
    1/2000**
    To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
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    image, but the image quality may be 
    lower, and the autofocus may not work 
    well.
    - The image may flicker when recording  with fast shutter speeds.
    - Recording movies un der fluorescent lights:  
    If the screen starts to flicker, select 
    [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the 
    shutter speed to 1/100.
    LCD Video Light
    You can use the LCD video light to 
    record in completely dark places. For a 
    brighter picture, we recommend 
    keeping a distance of about 20 cm - 
    60 cm (8 in. - 2 ft.) from the subject and/
    or using the [
     NIGHT] recording 
    program. When you  activate the LCD 
    video light, rotate the LCD panel to face 
    the subject and use the viewfinder 
    instead ( 30).
     
    [  LCD LIGHT OFF]   
    [  LCD LIGHT ON]*   
    Press  
    * Using the viewfinder, select [  LCD LIGHT  OFF] instead to turn the LCD video light off. 
    Closing the LCD panel will also turn the LCD 
    video light off.
    The LCD display turns entirely white 
    when used as the video light. Use the 
    viewfinder instead.
    Self Timer
    POINTS TO CHECK
    : Set the camcorder to record 
    pause mode.
    1Activate the self timer.
      [  MENU]   
    [ CAMERA SETUP]   
    [SELF TIMER]   [  ON  ] 
    2Press   to close the menu.
    •  appears.
    • Set [SELF TIMER] to [  OFF] to  cancel the self timer. 
    3Press   on the camcorder to 
    start recording.
    The camcorder starts recording video 
    (  mode) or takes a still 
    image (  mode) after a 
    10-second countdown. The 
    countdown appears on the screen.
    NOTES
    Once the countdown has begun, you can 
    press   again or turn off the 
    camcorder to cancel the self timer.
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    Start/Stop
    Start/Stop
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