64List of Menu Items (MENU)Available menu items vary depending on the operation mode. Default settings are inboldface text.For details on each function, see the reference page. Functions without reference pageare explained below the tables.CAMERA SETUPA.SL SHUTTER: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain abrighter recording in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode). Available when the mode dial is in the or modes. In mode, set the flash mode to (flash off). When a trailing afterimage appears, set it to [OFF]. If “ ” (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder,for example, by mounting it on a tripod.D.ZOOM: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When the digital zoom is activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to thedigital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed, so image resolution willdeteriorate the more you zoom in. The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark bluefrom 40x to 200x.IMG STAB: The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at fulltelephoto. The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using theNight mode. The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode dial is set to . We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when using a tripod or when panning.FOCUS PRI.: The camcorder records the still image once focus is adjusted. Set it to [OFF] when you wish to record a still image as soon as you press the PHOTObutton. When set to [OFF], no focusing frame appears. The setting cannot be turned off when the mode dial is set to .A.SL SHUTTER ON, OFF -D.ZOOM OFF, 40X, 200X 34IMG STAB ON, OFF -WIDESCREEN ON, OFF 72AF AST LAMP AUTO, OFF 83FOCUS PRI. ON, OFF -REVIEW OFF, 2sec, 4sec, 6sec, 8sec, 10sec -Menu Items Setting Options
