49VQT1H64Recording≥ If the zoom lever is pushed to the end, you canzoom from 1k up to 10k in as fast as approx.2.5 seconds.≥ When the zoom speed is high, the subject maynot be focused easily.If the zoom magnification exceeds 10k, then thedigital zoom function will be activated. Themaximum magnification provided by the digitalzoom can be switched.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .Press the MENU button, then select[BASIC] # [D.ZOOM] # desireditem and press the cursor button.[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)[25k]: Up to 25k[700k]: Up to 700k≥ If [25k] or [700k] is selected, the digital zoomrange is displayed in blue while zooming.≥ The larger the digital zoom magnification, themore the image quality is degraded.The zoom microphone is linked to the zoomingoperation so that far-away sounds with atele-shot and close-up sounds with a wide-angleshot are recorded more clearly.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .Press the MENU button, then select[VIDEO] # [ZOOM MIC] # [ON] andpress the cursor button.≥ The stereo effect will be reduced withtele-shots.You can record yourself while viewing the LCDmonitor.¬ Rotate the mode dial to select .Rotate the LCD monitor towards thelens side.The image is horizontally flipped as if you see amirror image. (However the image recorded isthe same as a normal recording.)≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated towards thelens side, the icon will not be displayed even ifyou press the cursor button.≥ Only some indications will appear on thescreen. When [°] appears, return thedirection of the LCD monitor to normal positionand check the warning/alarm indication.(l 114)Digital zoom functionAbout using the zoommicrophone functionRecording yourself
