Canon XA50 Instruction Manual

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57ZoomingUsing the Handle Zoom RockerTo use the handle zoom rocker, attach the handle unit to thecamcorder in advance (A 20).Move the handle zoom rocker toward T (wide angle) tozoom out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in.• You can set the constant zoom speed with the followingprocedure.Setting the Zoom Speed of the Handle Zoom RockerHandle zoom rocker: Approximate zoom speeds (time required to zoom end-to-end)* When the zoom speed is too fast, the camcorder may have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming.1 Select the overall zoom speed level (step 1, A 56).2 Select [Handle Zoom Speed].> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Handle Zoom Speed]3 Select [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constant speed.4 Select [X].NOTESNOTES• You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Handle Zoom Operation] setting to disable the handlezoom rocker's operation.Using the Supplied Wireless Controller or an Optional Remote ControllerThe zoom speeds when using the supplied wireless controller, the optional RC-V100 Remote Controller or acommercially available remote control connected to the REMOTE terminal are different.Zoom speeds for remote operation[Handle Zoom Speed] setting [Zoom Speed Level] setting[] Slow] [[ Normal] [Z Fast]1 (slowest) 4 min. 38 sec. 2 min. 1 min.16 (fastest) 4.2 sec. 2.6 sec. 1.5 sec.*Accessory Zoom speedWireless controller (supplied) Constant zoom speed. See the following table.RC-V100 Remote Controller(optional)Variable speed: At default settings, turn the RC-V100's ZOOM dial right to zoom in (S) and left to zoom out(T). The greater the angle at which the dial is rotated from the center, the faster the zoom.Commercially available remotecontrolsRefer to the remote control's instruction manual.If the remote control does not support variable zoom: Constant zoom speed.If the remote control supports variable zoom: Variable zoom speed according to the remote control's settings.