Changing the Menu Settings
Mode
n
VIDEO QUALITY
VIDEO QUALITY
!
Set the video quality.
# n
IMAGE QUALITY
Sets the image quality.
@
ZOOM
ZOOM
!
Sets the maximum zoom ratio.
q
DIS
!
Compensates for hand shake.
GAIN UP
Makes the subject appear bright
! #
automatically when you record in
dark places. However, the overall
color tones appear grayish.
x.v.Color
Records video in the color
!
range suitable for viewing in an
x.v.Color™ compliant TV.
o
WIND CUT
!
Reduces noise caused by wind.
Menus
(Continued)
Settings: [ ] = Factory-preset
UXP: Extra High quality
[XP]: High quality
SP: Standard quality
EP: For long recording
You can record in full high-definition (1920 x 1080i)
videos with any of the picture qualities.
NOTE
•
It is recommended to set UXP or XP mode when
recording scenes with fast moving or with extreme
changing in brightness to avoid noise.
•
Video data recorded in UXP mode cannot be saved by
a DVD burner. Use a BD burner to save them.
[FINE] / STANDARD
[20X/OPTICAL] / 80X/DIGITAL / 200X/DIGITAL
NOTE
Optical zoom is used up to [20X/OPTICAL]. Digital
zoom is used from more than [20X/OPTICAL] up to the
selected zoom ratio.
OFF: Deactivates the function.
[ON]: Activates the function.
NOTE
•
Complete stabilization may not be possible if hand
shake is excessive, or depending on the shooting
conditions.
•
Switch off this mode when recording with the
camcorder on a tripod.
OFF: Deactivates the function.
AGC: Electrically brightens the scene in dark place.
[AUTO]*: Automatically brightens the scene when
it is dark. (Becomes brighter than [AGC].
The motion of a subject may look unnatural if
recorded in some condition.)
*!mode only
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.
ON: Activates the function.
[OFF]: Deactivates the function.
ON: Activates the function.