Using the Various Recording Programs
The camcorder is equipped with the Easy Recording program and several program
AE modes. The availability of functions differs depending on the selected mode.
• For simple point-and-shoot operation, select the Easy Recording program. Slide
the program selector to the [ position.
• For normal shooting conditions, slide the program selector to Q (program AE)
mode. Open the program menu and select AUTO (
• For various other recording conditions, the camcorder has additional specialized
AE (auto exposure) programs.
Availability of functions in each recording program
Recording
Program
Position of
program selector
Position of the
TAPE/CARD switch
Digital Zoom
Shutter speed
Focus
White balance
AE shift
Image stabilizer*
1
Digital effects*
2
16:9*
1
Card mix*
1
h : Available
i : Not available
Can be used only when the TAPE/CARD switch is set to b.
*
1
*
Only Black and White can be used in CARD CAMERA mode.
2
You cannot use the multi-image screen in the Night and Super Night recording
program.
[
b/
h
h
A
h
ON
i
A : Automatic function only
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Q
h
A
h
h
i
h
h
h
h
h
E
b
i
h
i
h
i
i
i
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