ZoomingRetake
To produce the zoom in/out effect. Digital circuitryTo re-record certain segments.
extends the maximum magnification offered by1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record�
optical zoom. This system is called Digital Zoom.Standby mode.
YSlide the Power Zoom Lever 3 towards OT� to2) Press and hold either RETAKE ^ or q to reach
zoom in, or OW� to zoom out.the start point for new recording. Pressing R ^
YThe further you slide the Power Zoom Lever 3,forwards the tape and pressing Q q reverses
the quicker the zoom action.it.
YFocusing may become unstable during Zooming.3) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 9 to
In this case, set the zoom while in Record�start recording.
Standby, lock the focus by using the manual focusYNoise bars appear and pictures may become
( pg. 12, OAuto/Manual Focus�), then zoom inmonochrome or darken during Retake. This is
or out in Record mode.normal.
YThe zoom level indicator T- moves during
zoom. Once the zoom level indiator T-
reaches the top, all magnification from that point
is through digital processing.
YWhen using Digital Zoom, the quality of image
may suffer. To deactivate Digital Zoom, set
OD.ZOOM� ( pg. 20) to OOFF� in SYSTEM
MENU.
Quick Review
To check the end of the last recording.
1) Make sure the camcorder is in the Record�
Standby mode.
2) Press Q q and release quickly.
Tape is rewound for approx. 1 second and
played back automatically, then pauses in
Record�Standby mode for the next shot.
YDistortion may occur at the start of playback. This
is normal.
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