Record mode25LSQT1290Wide/4:3 functionThis allows you to record images compatible withwide-screen TVs.Wide FunctionImages are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.4:3 FunctionImages are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Wide FunctionSet [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [16:9].4:3 FunctionSet [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [4:3].ª To cancel the Wide/4:3 functionWide FunctionSet [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [4:3].4:3 FunctionSet [BASIC] >> [REC ASPECT] >> [16:9].≥The default setting is [16:9].≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens,operation icons and other screen displaysappear horizontally oriented.≥When images are played back on a TV screen,the date/time indication may be erased in somecases.≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality maydeteriorate.≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratioare played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to[16:9], part of the operation icons and otherdisplays will appear on the black bands on theleft and right of the picture.≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TVused for playback.≥When playing back images taken by this uniton a TV screen, change the settingestablished by Tape playback mode [SETUP]>> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio(4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to beconnected. (-32-)≥Depending on the settings of the TVconnected, the images may not be displayedproperly. For more information, please readthe operating instructions for the TV.Image stabilizer functionReduces the image shaking due to handmovement when recording.≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.1 Press the [O.I.S.] button.ª To cancel the image stabilizer functionPress the [O.I.S.] button again.≥In the following cases, the image stabilizerfunction may not work effectively.≥When the digital zoom is used≥When the camera is shaken greatly≥When you record a moving subject whiletracking it