. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes. • ..To cancel the demo mode once it started, press any button, turn off the camcorder or insert a videocassette. [ HIGH VOLUME], [ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF] A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self- timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a warning beep under unusual conditions. POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for five minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, the message “ AUTO POWER OFF” will appear. DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DSTDATE/TIMEDATE FORMAT ( 21) ( 22) [Y.M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM)] Changes the date format for on-screen displays. Advanced Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs Easy Recording The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. : Recording Programs ( 33) [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder sets the aperture and shutter speed. [ NIGHT] Use this mode to record in low-light conditions. [ SUNSET] Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors. [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. [ SNOW] Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ SPOTLIGHT] Use this mode to record spotlit scenes. [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ BEACH] Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ FIREWORKS] Use this mode to record fireworks. Recording Programs 33 : Changing the Shutter Speed and Special Scene Programs Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to set the shutter speed or select one of the special scene recording programs. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: Shutter speed guidelines ( 9) 1/60 For general recordings. 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters. 1/2000 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days. FUNC. ( 19) FUNC. FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Recording Program Desired option TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED IN THE [ PROGRAM AE] RECORDING PROGRAM FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP SHUT FUNC. Desired option Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – “ 250” indicates a shutter speed of 1/250, etc. NOTES • ..Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. • ..[ PROGRAM AE] -When setting the shutter speed, the number displayed will flash if the value selected is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value. -If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. -The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. -Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ PROGRAM AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. -The shutter speed resets to [ AUTO] when you set the mode switch to or change the recording program. • ..[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW] -The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • ..[ PORTRAIT] -The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). Advanced 34 34 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color • ..[ NIGHT] -Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. -Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. -White points may appear on the screen. -Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • ..[ SNOW]/[ BEACH] -The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. • ..[ FIREWORKS] To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure. POINTS TO CHECK ( 9) Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). EXP BACK 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) towards [EXP]. • [EXP] on the joystick guide changes to light blue and the exposure adjustment indicator and the neutral value “±0” appear on the screen. • If you operate the zoom during exposure lock, the brightness of the image may change. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depend...