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• For the best possible resolution while using
macro focus, be sure to shoot in a well-
lighted area.
DIGITAL ZOOM
The camcorder's digital zoom feature automati-
cally doubles the magnification of telephoto
shots while you use variable speed power
zoom.
To use digital zoom, simply continue to press
and hold down
while you are zooming. As you
T
press and hold down
T
, the magnification dou-
bles and
appears above the indicator on
ZOOM
the left side of the viewfinder.
Notes:
• The subject you are magnifying while using
digital zoom might appear coarse. This is
normal.
• Since digital zoom exaggerates even the
slightest movement of the camcorder or
subject, we recommend that you set the
camcorder on a tripod while using digital
zoom.
FADE IN AND FADE OUT
To give your recordings a professional look, the
camcorder has three fade options.
To select a fade option and fade in or out, re-
peatedly press
FADE
during recording or while
the camcorder is paused until the icon for the
option you want appears. Then press
.
PAUSE
Note: During fade, the recorded audio also
fades in/out along with the video.
The camcorder has the following fade options:
White fade: The picture fades in/out from/to a
white screen. When you select this option,
appears in the upper left corner of the
viewfinder.
Fade Out
Wipe fade: The picture opens/closes gradually
from/to the center of a black screen. When you
select this option,
left corner of the viewfinder.
Fade Out
Zoom fade: The picture fades in/out while
zooming from/to a white screen. When you se-
lect this option,
corner of the viewfinder.
Fade Out
REC/
Fade In
appears in the upper
Fade In
appears in the upper left
Fade In
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