Canon XA40 Instruction Manual

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Zooming53Using the Zoom RockersMove the zoom rocker on the camcorder or handle unittoward T (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S(telephoto) to zoom in.• By default, the grip zoom rocker (the rocker near the grip belt)operates at a variable speed – press gently for a slow zoom;press harder for faster zooms. You can perform the followingprocedure to adjust the zoom speed and to select a constantspeed.NOTES• You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [HandleZoom Operation] setting to disable the handle unit zoomrocker’s operation.Setting the Zoom SpeedYou can set the zoom speed for the zoom rockers.To set the zoom speed of the grip zoom rockerFirst, set the overall zoom speed to one of three levels. Next, select whether the zoom rocker operatesat a constant or variable speed. Refer to the following table for a summary of the zoom speed.1 Select the overall zoom speed level.> [v ! Camera Setup] > [Zoom Speed Level] > Desired zoom speed level > [L]• You can select one of three levels, [Z Fast], [[ Normal] or [] Slow].2 Select whether to use a variable or constant zoom speed.[Grip Zoom Speed] > [Y] (variable) or [X] (constant)• If you selected [Y], skip to step 4.3 Select [Ï] or [Ð], or drag your finger along the adjustment bar, to set the desired constantspeed.4 Select [X].NOTES• When [Zoom Speed Level] is set to [Z Fast], the camcorder may pick up and record lensoperation sounds.• When you are using an external microphone while recording, the sound made by the camcorder’sinternal machinery while zooming may be recorded in the clip.• You can use the > [v Camera Setup] > [Grip Zoom Operation] setting to disable the gripzoom rocker’s operation.W Zoom out T Zoom in