45VQT3B48AdvancedRecording(Advanced)1 Zoom in/out functionThe maximum optical zoom ratio is 12k.The default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [Opt.Zoom 12k]. (l 63)¬ Change the mode to or .Zoom operation can be done using the multimanual ring.Zoom by rotating the ring.≥ The zoom speed varies depending on thespeed to rotate the ring.If the number of the recording pixels is set toanything other than the maximum number ofrecording pixels in still picture recordingmode, the still picture can be recorded with azoom ratio of a maximum of 25k withoutdegrading the picture quality.≥ Extra optical zoom ratio varies dependingon the setting of [PICTURE SIZE] and[ASPECT RATIO]. (l 76, 77)∫ Extra optical zoom mechanismWhen you set the picture size to , themaximum area is cropped to the centrearea, allowing a picture with a higherzoom effect.≥ If you take your finger off the zoom lever during zoom operation, the operation sound maybe recorded. When returning the zoom lever to the original position, move it quietly.≥ When the zoom magnification is 12k, the subjects are focused at about 1.2 m or more.≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm awayfrom the lens.≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the adjust zoom buttons and theremote control.Zoom lever/Adjust zoom buttonsT side:Close-up recording (zoom in)W side:Wide-angle recording (zoom out)≥ The zoom speed varies depending on therange over which the zoom lever is moved.≥ The adjust zoom buttons are useful formaking fine adjustments to the zoommagnification.6WT6WTTW VOLW TVOLRing zoomA side:Close-up recording(zoom in)B side:Wide-anglerecording (zoom out)ABExtra optical zoom0.3M12.2 M0.3M