37Zoomingmode: In addition to the opticalzoom, digital zoom is also available( 92).12x Optical ZoomMove the zoom lever toward W tozoom out (wide angle). Move ittoward T to zoom in (telephoto).Press gently for a slow zoom; pressharder for faster zooms. You can alsoset [ZOOM SPEED] ( 92) to one ofthree constant speeds (3 is the fastest,1 the slowest).NOTES• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from thesubject. At full wide angle, you canfocus on a subject as close as 1 cm(0.39 in.).• When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to[ VARIABLE]:- When you use the T and W buttons onthe wireless controller or LCD panel,the zoom speed will be constant at[ SPEED 3].- The zoom speed will be faster inrecord pause mode than when actuallyrecording.Quick Start FunctionWhen you close the LCD panel with thecamcorder on, the camcorder entersthe standby mode. In standby mode thecamcorder consumes only about halfthe power used when recording, savingenergy when you are using a batterypack. Additionally, when you open theLCD panel, the camcorder is ready tostart recording in approximately1 second, ensuring you do not missimportant shooting opportunities.1 With the camcorder on and in arecording mode, close the LCDpanel.A beep will sound and theindicator will change to orange toindicate the camcorder entered thestandby mode.( 26)W TW TW Zoom out T Zoom in( 26)
