54EUsing the FullRange of FeaturesThe simplest way to use the camcorder is withthe program selector set to the [ position. Thecamcorder will take care of focus, exposure andother adjustments, leaving you free to point andshoot.Easy RecordingSportsThis program is useful for recording high-speedsports scenes in brightly lit conditions. Normalplayback will be slightly jerky, but you will getclear images which can be analysed frame byframe during slow or paused playback.SPORTS[AutoThis is the same as the Easy Recording program,except that you now have the option of usingany of the camcorder’s manual functions.AUTOPortraitUse this program outdoors to make subjectsstand out from a softened foreground andbackground. It works well for still-lifes andclose-ups. The effect is most noticeable whenthe zoom position is between the middle rangeand the telephoto end. Focus manually formaximum accuracy, and be careful whenrecording action scenes, as this program maycause fast moving objects to shudder.PORTRAITSpotlightThis program is designed for recording spotlitscenes, such as on a stage. The exposure isautomatically adjusted for glare-free recordingsof subjects lit by a concentrated light source.SPOTLIGHT
