44Changing the image sizeWhen recording in 480i mode, you can change thesize (aspect ratio) of the images that you record.Select the aspect ratio in the setup menus,CAMERA SETUP screen, ASPECT CONV. (Page103)• For menu operation (Page 97)NORMAL:Recorded in the regular 4:3 aspect ratio.LETTER BOX:Recorded in the 16:9 aspect ratio.Black bands are recorded at the top and bottomof the image.SQUEEZE:The recorded images are squeezed horizontallyso that they are shown as 16:9 images on acompatible wide-screen television.If you have selected SQUEEZE, “SQU” appearson the screen.To change the aspect ratio display of theviewfinder and LCDSelect the aspect ratio in the setup menus,DISPLAY SETUP screen, DISPLAY ASPECT.(Page 114)Checking and displaying shootingstatusDISP/MODE CHK buttonWhen you hold down the DISP/MODE CHKbutton during recording standby or recording, allthe information including the setting status of theshooting functions and a list of functions allocatedto the USER buttons, will be displayed. Whenyou release the button, the normal display will berestored.When you push the DISP/MODE CHK buttonduring recording standby or recording, all theinformation will be unshown. When you press thebutton again, the normal display will be restored.The information is retained even if you turn offthe unit’s power or switch to another media oroperation mode.Shooting techniques for different targets (continued)
