46VQT2W55AdvancedRecording(Advanced)1 Zoom in/out functionThe default setting of the [ZOOM MODE] is [i.Zoom 23k]. It can be extended to a maximumof 23k during Motion Picture Recording Mode. (l 57)¬ Change the mode to or .When in Still Picture Recording Mode, it is possible to take a picture with zoom up to amaximum of 40k without degrading the picture quality by setting the picture size to [0.3M] (l 66)∫ Extra optical zoom mechanismWhen you set the picture size to [ 0.3M], the maximum [ 2.9M] area is cropped to thecenter [ 0.3M] area, allowing a picture with a higher zoom 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 20k, the subjects are focused at approx. 1.2 m (3.9 feet)or more.≥ When the zoom magnification is 1k, this unit can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm (1.6q)away from the lens.≥ The zoom speed does not vary when operating with the adjust zoom buttons.Extra Optical Zoom6WT6WTZoom 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.4:34:3 4:34:3